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Support for Boston Sponsorship Initiatives

Boston Borough Council

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23 Jan 2026 at 08:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Boston Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Support for Boston Sponsorship Initiatives" in the advertising and marketing services category. This process involved a direct award method after an initial Request for Quotation (RFQ) exercise. The Council decided to proceed with a direct award due to the limited market response and the commercial potential identified in the single submission. The procurement is managed by Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd, with the award notice published on 23 January 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 28 January 2026, concluding on 28 January 2029. The activities will be carried out in the Boston area (UKF30) in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses operating in the advertising and marketing sector that can support local governmental initiatives through effective sponsorship campaigns. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly interested in public authority partnerships, and those with strategic capabilities to drive significant sponsorship income, are well-suited for this type of engagement. Given its large contract value of £285,000, the initiative presents promising growth potential for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Boston Sponsorship Initiatives

Notice Description

Boston Borough Council are commissioning services to help drive sponsorship income by supporting the promotion and delivery of sponsorship opportunities linked to council-led initiatives.

Procurement Information

The Council initially undertook a Request for Quotation (RFQ) exercise in relation to the Boston Sponsorship Project. The RFQ resulted in the receipt of a single submission. Evaluation of the submitted quotation indicated that the commercial model and projected returns may exceed the Council's original expectations in respect of the project's potential profitability and overall commercial value. Having regard to the outcome of the RFQ exercise, the limited market response, and the commercial opportunities identified through the submission received, the Council has determined that it is appropriate to discontinue the RFQ process and proceed instead with a direct award. This transparency notice is published to provide clarity on the procurement approach adopted and the rationale for the decision in accordance with the Council's procurement and governance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006014-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 28 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Boston Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOSTON
Postcode
PE21 8QR
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Boston
Electoral Ward
Station
Westminster Constituency
Boston and Skegness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Julian S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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