Tender

Sea-Front Advertising

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is conducting a procurement process entitled "Sea-Front Advertising," focusing on advertising and marketing services in the UK, specifically within the UKK region. This tender process is currently at the tender stage, with a set deadline for submissions by 23rd February 2026. Potential bidders should note that inquiries must be submitted by 19th February 2026. The procurement follows an open method, with competitive bids invited below the threshold, conforming to the UK's relevant legal framework set by UKPGA 2023/54. The tender involves a concession type of agreement, with an estimated contract value of £120,000 gross, and the contract is expected to commence on 5th March 2026, concluding on 31st May 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to compete, given the suitability considerations indicated in the tender documentation. The contract will be awarded based on a Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) evaluation, with a 60% weighting on price and 40% on quality. Interested businesses should consider the advantages of gaining a foothold in public sector advertising, with potential long-term benefits arising from a strong presence along the sought-after Bournemouth seafronts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sea-Front Advertising

Notice Description

BCP Council plans to appoint an operator to sell advertising space available along the Seafronts in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Pool with a view to having a new contract in place by March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010859-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stewart Baynham
Contact Email
procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1202794256

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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