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CO2480 - Fostering Marketing Services

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council has completed the procurement for the CO2480 - Fostering Marketing Services contract, aiming to bolster digital marketing efforts to recruit more foster carers. The contract, valued at £54,000 GBP (gross), was awarded to White space Agency, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), on 27 March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2027, with a potential extension of up to 12 months. The procurement process was initiated as a limited competition under the below-threshold procurement method, targeting advertising and marketing services within the United Kingdom, specifically the South West region (UKK15).

This tender offers prime opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing services industry, particularly those experienced in digital marketing and recruitment campaigns. SMEs with expertise in fostering marketing services would find this contract appealing, given the specific focus on enhancing digital marketing activities for foster carer recruitment. Companies located or operating in the South West of England might especially benefit from pursuing similar contracts in the future due to relevant local insights and geographical considerations. The awarded contract demonstrates Wiltshire Council's commitment to collaborative efforts with marketing agencies to significantly improve fostering recruitment strategies.

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Notice Title

CO2480 - Fostering Marketing Services

Notice Description

A marketing contract to work with our comms dept and ourselves to enhance our digital marketing activity. Seeking the impact of increased foster carer recruitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE SPACE AGENCY

Further Information

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