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WNC Marketing Campaign 2026/27 - Buses for You

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for its 'WNC Marketing Campaign 2026/27 - Buses for You', intended to boost bus travel within the region. The procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is designated for the UK's East Midlands area, specifically Northampton. The award process began with a tender, and on 20 April 2026, the contract was signed with GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract, valued at £75,000, is set to commence on 1 September 2026 and will continue through 31 March 2027, with an option for renewal until September 2027. It employs a 'below threshold' procurement method, indicating a focus on smaller-scale projects suitable for SMEs.

The 'Buses for You' campaign provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in advertising and marketing services. Companies offering innovative solutions to enhance public transport usage, particularly bus travel, would find this project highly beneficial. Given the contract value and targeted regional impact, small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in creative campaign strategies and public engagement would be well-suited to contribute effectively. This contract represents an opportunity not only to grow in the sector but also to establish credibility with local government bodies.

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Notice Title

WNC Marketing Campaign 2026/27 - Buses for You

Notice Description

Following the success of the Give it a Try campaign, WNC will continue marketing bus travel through Buses for You, a three-year programme promoting everyday and leisure bus use, with activity outlined for April 2026 to March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068638
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035586-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GO TRAVEL SOLUTIONS

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