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Public Sector Advertising - The Guardian license (UID 219M)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has completed a procurement process for advertising services under the title "Public Sector Advertising - The Guardian license (UID 219M)." This contract, awarded to GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED, allows Historic England to utilise Guardian Jobs—a recruitment platform hosted by The Guardian—to advertise public sector roles. The procurement, executed through a direct method without competition due to it being below the threshold, pertains to services in the advertising industry. Historic England, representing a public authority within central government, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st February 2027, over a term of nearly a year.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those capable of supporting public sector job advertisements. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises within the advertising realm, keen on engaging with public sector entities, might find similar prospects by exploring supplementary media channels utilised by Historic England. Businesses that focus on heritage, architecture, environment, and social issues could find significant pathways to growth by positioning themselves as partners that cater to these specialised recruitment needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Sector Advertising - The Guardian license (UID 219M)

Notice Description

License for the guardian - Guardian Jobs is a dedicated recruitment platform hosted by The Guardian that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, primarily in the UK. It functions as both a job board for candidates, professionals and decision makers. Targeted at people interested in heritage, architecture, environment and social issues. This is currently an essential recruitment advertising source for public sector roles, although we do complement with additional advertising in other media depending on the vacancy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016075-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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