Planning

Small Outdoor Digital Advertising

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 20:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Small Outdoor Digital Advertising". This tender aims to appoint an operator to manage small format outdoor digital advertising sites across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising management services. The procurement stage is in its planning phase with an early market engagement due by 25th February 2026 to inform the formal tender process. The contract aims for implementation by 1st May 2026, lasting until 31st May 2031, with a contract value estimated at £150,000. The council is looking to garner insights through preliminary market engagement to refine its requirements ahead of the formal tender release scheduled for March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in digital advertising services, particularly those experienced in advertising management. The project falls under a concession procurement, offering opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations alike. Businesses already operating within the UK, and those looking to expand their footprint within the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole region, are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The upcoming formal tender process will further elaborate on the requirements and allow businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in managing outdoor digital advertising effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Small Outdoor Digital Advertising

Notice Description

BCP Council plans to appoint an operator to handle small format outdoor digital advertising sites throughout Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We are engaging with the market to better understand what is possible. This will inform our requirements and promote the planned tender process. Our formal tender process will follow straight after responses to this early engagement questionnaire, with a view to having a new contract in place by Spring 2026.

Planning Information

See documents at our E tender Portal. https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Use the Ref Number to find the oppportunity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011597-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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