Tender

Framework Agreement for the Purchasing of Media 2026-2030

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement for the Purchasing of Media 2026-2030. The contract will cover the supply of advertising services across various formats such as outdoor, digital, print, and transport advertising throughout Hampshire. Targeted at boosting numerous campaigns, this tender falls under the 'Advertising and marketing services' industry category. Potential suppliers can engage through an open procurement process, managed centrally by the Corporate Marketing team and executed either through Direct Award or mini-competitions. The tender process initiated on 11th March 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 2nd April 2026 and the tender period concluding on 16th April 2026; the award period is slated to end on 25th May 2026, and the contract runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2030.

This framework agreement presents substantial business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media and advertising services. Given its broad accessibility and transparent criteria, the framework is accommodating to a wide range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It allows suppliers to secure call-off contracts via a streamlined process, ensuring continued engagement and performance management. Businesses proficient in high-quality media services and keen on expanding their footprint in Hampshire could find lucrative prospects within this procurement opportunity, especially as the Council plans to innovate and respond dynamically to emerging trends and local government restructuring efforts over the framework's duration.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Purchasing of Media 2026-2030

Notice Description

The County Council wishes to establish a framework for the provision of media owner services. These services will include the supply of advertising space across a range of media formats, such as outdoor, digital, print and transport advertising. Media placements will be required to support a variety of campaigns across Hampshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066709
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021674-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

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