Tender

DfE - The Provision of Advertising and Related Services 2026 - 2030 for Corporate Engagement and Marketing Branch

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process to appoint a supplier for advertising and related services, targeting the period from 2026 to 2030. The procurement is managed by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division and focuses on services for Corporate Engagement and Marketing Branch. This open procedure calls for tenders to support various advertising campaigns related to the department's initiatives. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 13th May 2026, with any enquiries to be submitted by 6th May 2026. The estimated contract value is £4,824,000, and services will be delivered within Northern Ireland.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with expertise in crafting strategic advertising campaigns. It is especially advantageous for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and engage with public sector clients. Businesses that can provide innovative media strategies and demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-quality advertising solutions are well-suited to compete in this process. The contract runs from 19th September 2026 to 18th March 2030, promising stable business growth over a four-year period.

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Notice Title

DfE - The Provision of Advertising and Related Services 2026 - 2030 for Corporate Engagement and Marketing Branch

Notice Description

The Department for the Economy (DfE) wishes to appoint Supplier to provide advertising and related services to deliver a range of advertising campaigns. The requirement consists of a series of campaigns all running to promote a number of the Department's programmes and initiatives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067eaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032249-2026
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
£4,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,020,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Sep 2026 - 18 Mar 2030 3-4 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 FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
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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