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Advertisement Services for Statutory Public Notices

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 14:35

Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has concluded its procurement process for the 'Advertisement Services for Statutory Public Notices', which falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category. Located in Blackpool, United Kingdom, this procurement utilised an open competition method, positioned below the threshold. The procurement process, initiated in February 2026, progressed to the award stage in April 2026. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with potential extension options based on performance review and budget considerations. The total gross value of the contract is £78,000.

This contract offers significant opportunities for media advertising agencies specialising in public notice advertisements. Agencies capable of providing high-quality service at competitive prices stand to benefit, with award criteria focusing on quality, price, and social value. Blackpool Council seeks a partnership with a reliable agency to serve as a broker for its public notice advertisements, offering a chance for growth and visibility in the governmental sector. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector advertising within the Blackpool region and across the UK are well-suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Title

Advertisement Services for Statutory Public Notices

Notice Description

Blackpool Council are looking to appoint a Media Advertising Agency to act as a broker to produce and place the public notice advertisement on its behalf. The Council will provide a draft of the content for publication and authorise a final version with the Agency before the advertisement is placed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033870-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRADLEY WILLIAMS

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