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Provision of Out of Home Smokefree advertising across Somerset

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Somerset Council focuses on the provision of out-of-home smokefree advertising across Somerset. This initiative, undertaken by Somerset Council, aims to deliver a outcomes-focused public health campaign targeting the local population's health and wellbeing. The industry category falls under advertising and marketing services, with the geographic location set in Somerset, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date being 16th March 2026. The contract, valued at £48,000 gross, will run from 16th March 2026 until 31st March 2028. This tender used a direct procurement method below the threshold and was awarded without competition.

Businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those familiar with public health campaigns, would find significant growth opportunities through this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement process and method utilised. The awarded contract went to ADVERTISING IQ LTD, demonstrating potential for similar businesses to secure future opportunities in partnership with local councils. With increasing emphasis on health campaigns, enterprises capable of delivering effective public health messaging are positioned to benefit substantially.

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Notice Title

Provision of Out of Home Smokefree advertising across Somerset

Notice Description

Planning and delivering a specific, outcomes-focused Public Health campaign aimed at improving health and wellbeing within the local population

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031073-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVERTISING IQ

Further Information

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