Award

Provision of Advertising & Related Service for DAERA Climate Change Public Awareness Campaign

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 16:48

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) in Northern Ireland has initiated the procurement process for the provision of advertising and related services focused on climate change public awareness. Located in Belfast, the agency seeks to appoint a supplier through an open procedure for this endeavour, which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising and marketing. The procurement process, which commenced with a tender stage in January 2026, has reached the award stage as of February 2026. The contract is valued at £215,000 (gross value £258,000) and will span from 4th March 2026 to 30th April 2027. The standstill period for the award is set to conclude on 27th February 2026, with a scheduled contract signature due by the 3rd of March.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in advertising and marketing services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in strategic solutions, research proposals, and personnel experienced in climate-related campaigns. Given the contract's focus on quality (weighted at 80% compared to 20% for cost), businesses capable of delivering high-quality, strategic advertising solutions for public awareness campaigns in climate change are encouraged to compete. Navigator Blue, known for its public service engagement, has been chosen as the supplier, providing a benchmark for other SMEs targeting similar public sector contracts in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Provision of Advertising & Related Service for DAERA Climate Change Public Awareness Campaign

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is appointing a Supplier to deliver research, advertising and related services for campaign advertising.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014972-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS - DAERA

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVIGATOR BLUE

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