This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jun 2026 at 11:20

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level, has concluded the procurement process for an "Advertising Sales Contract". This contract involved an open procurement method, below the threshold for open competition, and was designed to secure a company to manage advertising sales for South Cambs Magazine, delivered to approximately 73,000 households. Located in Cambourne Business Park, UK, the Council awarded the contract to MEDIA SHED LIMITED, with a contract period commencing on 1st January 2027 and potentially extending to 31st December 2030. The contract is valued at £105,000 net (£126,000 gross) and remains subject to annual renewals based on budgetary allowances and local government structural changes. The award was finalised on 7th April 2026, with a crucial milestone signature due by 13th July 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in advertising services, as seen by the successful bid from MEDIA SHED LIMITED, an SME. The nature of the contract's services categorically aligns with businesses capable of managing high-volume communication channels and delivering quality engagement with a large residential audience. With a strong emphasis on price (40%) and quality (60%) as award criteria, businesses equipped to demonstrate efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high standards of service delivery are well-positioned to thrive under similar procurement opportunities. The contract's structured potential for extension further bolsters long-term business growth prospects aligned with consistent funding and strategic adaptability to local government evolutions in Cambridgeshire.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061199-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDIA SHED

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