Tender

DAERA - Provision of Advertising Campaign Services for CAFRE

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 18:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to engage a supplier for advertising campaign services on behalf of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE). This project involves media buying and delivering comprehensive advertising campaigns across digital, social, radio, press, and outdoor channels, within the industry category of advertising and marketing services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, commencing on 10th March 2026. Businesses must submit their proposals by 9th April 2026 and can make enquiries until 2nd April 2026, with the award anticipated by 21st April 2026. Situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the buying authority is implementing this through an open procedure, primarily targeting services. The anticipated contract value is approximately £300,000, concluding on 31st March 2028, with a potential extension to 2029.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in media planning and advertising campaign management. Companies capable of delivering strategic solutions with robust media strategies and experienced personnel stand to benefit from DAERA's evaluation criteria, which favour quality over cost in a 70/30 weighting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged, as the procurement process allows for the involvement of such entities. Businesses can enhance their portfolio significantly by securing an association with a public authority and contributing to a high-profile client like CAFRE. Applicants must adhere to the electronic submission requirements on the eTendersNI platform and ensure their proposals align with the outlined submission terms and deadlines.

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Notice Title

DAERA - Provision of Advertising Campaign Services for CAFRE

Notice Description

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on behalf of College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) wishes to appoint a Supplier to deliver its media buying for advertising campaigns. The required services will provide media planning, buying, delivery and evaluation, including digital, social, radio, press and outdoor channels.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One optional extension of up to twelve months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021559-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9HB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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