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22 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Warrington Borough Council as the primary contracting authority, with several other councils in the Cheshire and Merseyside regions participating as buyers. This tender, titled "Advertising for Fostering Recruitment Service," falls under the services category and is specifically focused on out-of-home advertising, such as billboards, for fostering recruitment. The process is in the 'Award' stage as of 22nd January 2026, with the contract active from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2026. The geographic scope includes Merseyside and Cheshire, with various local councils involved, highlighting a focus on sub-central government initiatives. The procurement method is noted as being below the threshold, though specific details remain unspecified.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in advertising and marketing services, as it involves extensive out-of-home advertising across multiple local authorities within the UKD6 and UKD7 regions. Companies like PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA LTD, which are already involved as suppliers, demonstrate that smaller media and advertising firms could well find growth prospects through such contracts. Businesses adept in providing creative and impactful advertising solutions can leverage their expertise to enhance foster care recruitment efforts, thereby expanding their operational footprint across key urban locations in both Cheshire and Merseyside.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advertising for Fostering Recruitment Service

Notice Description

Out of home advertising (billboard and adshells) for the fostering recruitment service in Merseyside and Cheshire. This is on behalf of all nine local authorities in Cheshire and Merseyside.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ca4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005916-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warrington Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Cheshire East Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Halton Borough Council

Knowsley Council

Liverpool City Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

St Helens Council

Wirral Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA LTD

Further Information

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