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Digital Marketing and Related Services

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

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05 May 2026 at 10:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has completed a procurement process under the tender title "Digital Marketing and Related Services," aimed at enhancing its consumer brands such as LCRCA, Merseytravel, and Mersey Ferries. This process fell under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and it involved a procurement method categorised as 'limited' with below-threshold limited competition. The contract, valued at £198,000, runs from 29th April 2026 to 28th April 2028. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the award being made to Blaze Media Consultancy Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Liverpool. The notice was published on 5th May 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in digital marketing and advertising services. SMEs with expertise in managing digital advertising campaigns and providing creative design, management, and monitoring services can greatly benefit from similar public sector contracts. The framework agreement involves working on a pro-rata basis for 4-week campaigns on platforms such as Google and Meta, offering ample room for innovative advertising strategies and brand engagement initiatives, making it an attractive opportunity for firms in the marketing sector. The collaboration with a public authority sub-central government can also enhance a company’s portfolio and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Marketing and Related Services

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking to put a single party framework in place and wishes to commission a digital marketing agency to provide best-in-class digital advertising and support for our three consumer-facing brands: LCRCA, Merseytravel and Mersey Ferries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040867-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£198,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAZE MEDIA CONSULTANCY LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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