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CO2480 - Fostering Marketing Services

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council has completed the award phase of a contract titled "CO2480 - Fostering Marketing Services". The contract is aimed at enhancing digital marketing activities to boost foster carer recruitment. Located in Trowbridge, United Kingdom, the council belongs to the public authority - sub-central government category and manages the process under the legal framework outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The procurement was undertaken using a limited method, below threshold, with contract notice published on 17 April 2026. The contract, which began on 1 April 2026, offers a period until 31 March 2027, with an optional extension until 31 March 2028.

The tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with experience in digital campaigns aimed at recruitment. The contract value of £45,000, plus a £54,000 gross amount, reflects the council’s commitment to increasing foster carers through strategic marketing efforts. SMEs such as White Space Agency, categorised as a supplier, have proven capability by securing this tender, indicating that businesses with a robust digital presence and marketing expertise are well-placed to compete for similar opportunities in the services industry category.

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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-068517
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035099-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
Active

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

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