Tender

Advertising Sales Contract

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 14:08

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a company to manage advertising sales for South Cambs Magazine, a key communication tool reaching 73,000 households. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeted at advertising services and is conducted through an open competition below the threshold. Located in Camborne, United Kingdom, the tender process commenced on 24th February 2026, with potential suppliers interested in this contract required to submit inquiries by 23rd March 2026 and final submissions by 27th March 2026. The contract is set for a three-year period starting from 4th May 2026, with options for annual extensions depending on budget and local governance structures.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising services to expand their clientele and influence by tapping into a substantial and well-distributed audience in South Cambridgeshire. Ideal contenders could be SMEs with expertise in generating sales revenue through advertising spaces and enhancing publication reach and engagement. The award criteria prioritise quality at 60% alongside price at 40%, providing an advantageous environment for businesses with innovative advertising strategies. With a gross contract value of £126,000, this procurement could serve as a promising entry point into public sector contracts for smaller, customer-oriented firms aiming to deepen their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advertising Sales Contract

Notice Description

SCDC are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to sell advertising space in South Cambs Magazine. This publication is one of SCDC's primary communication channels with residents. The high-quality magazine is delivered directly to around 73,000 households in the district which has a population of 162,000, according to the 2021 census

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

Renewal: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016495-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2029 3-4 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
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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