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SOL Commercial Sponsorship of Boundary Signs 2026

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process announced by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of commercial sponsorship services for Solihull’s boundary signs. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the future tender notice expected on 1st July 2026. The buyer, a sub-central public authority located in Solihull, is inviting a Pre-Market Questionnaire to gather financial models and market insights by 27th March 2026. The industry category for this procurement is primarily services, incorporating advertising and signage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2030, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, marketing services, and signage to expand their reach. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this procurement, highlighting a potential avenue for smaller and socially-conscious enterprises to compete. The service encompasses advertising, maintenance, and sponsor management, which allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in commercial sponsorship and management. Participating in this opportunity could lead to long-term business growth by securing a managed service contract within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

SOL Commercial Sponsorship of Boundary Signs 2026

Notice Description

Provision of a managed commercial sponsorship service for Solihull's boundary signs, including advertising, maintenance and sponsor management.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Questionnaire to understand potential financial models and gather market insights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019526-2026
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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