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Provision of Advertising Agent Services

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Aug 2026 at 16:47

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council procured advertising agent services to act as an intermediary between the Council and media outlets. The appointed provider reviews advertising copy, clarifies requirements where necessary, and arranges accurate, timely publication. The service supports clear and consistent communication with the public. This is a professional advertising and media-placement service rather than the production of a specific advertising campaign. Delivery is centred on Argyll and Bute, with the Council based at Kilmory, Lochgilphead. The procurement is classified as advertising services (CPV 79341000) and falls within the services category. The requirement covers the single advertised service package, including associated communication, quality assurance, reporting and contract-management activity.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through an open procedure. TMP WORLDWIDE was selected as supplier, with an active award and an active contract signed on 12 August 2026. The contract value is £175,276 and its stated duration is 1,800 days. The original estimated value for the requirement was £900,000. The tender closing date and bid-opening date were both 14 May 2026 at 12:00; the evaluation period began on that date. Bids had to be in English and electronic, with no variants allowed. Evaluation placed 40% on price and 60% on quality, covering delivery methodology, timeliness, risk management, accuracy, responsiveness, reporting, improvement and community benefits. Renewal options allowed a further two years, followed by up to two additional years, subject to budget and performance. The requirement is recurrent, with a stated timeframe of 23 December 2030 to 23 December 2034.

This procurement shows that the Council uses an external specialist to manage the full advertising-placement interface between a public authority and media outlets. A credible future supplier would need dependable media relationships, strong advert-review and clarification processes, and the operational capacity to publish accurately and on time. Evidence of risk management, quality-control systems, responsive communication and accurate handling of public-facing material would be important. The successful service model also needs reliable reporting and management information, practical continuous-improvement proposals, and the ability to deliver community benefits where required. Two bids were received, including one from an SME, so the requirement appears capable of attracting both larger advertising agencies and smaller specialist providers with sufficient coverage, systems and public-sector service discipline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Advertising Agent Services

Notice Description

Provision of Advertising Agent Services. The appointed agent will act as a trusted intermediary between the Council and media outlets, ensuring adverts are reviewed, clarified where necessary, and published accurately and on time. This role is critical for maintaining clear, consistent and timely communication with the public.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Advertising Agent Services. The appointed agent will act as a trusted intermediary between the Council and media outlets, ensuring adverts are reviewed, clarified where necessary, and published accurately and on time. This role is critical for maintaining clear, consistent and timely communication with the public.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two (2) years and then up to an additional two (2) years, subject to budget availability and satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081949-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£175,276 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Between 23 December 2030 and 23 December 2034

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TMP UK

Further Information

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