Tender

Provision of Media Advertising Services

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Media Advertising Services, primarily for local newspapers and media. This public procurement process is under the 'Advertising services' category as per the CPV classification 79341000 and is currently in the 'Tender' stage. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 19th June 2026, with an anticipated contract start date from the same day. Located in Ayr (UKM94 region), this procurement will follow an open procedure, allowing for electronic submission of bids. The contract has a significant term until 2030, including potential renewals, and focuses on achieving community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and SME development.

This tender provides an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specializing in media advertising, particularly those experienced in serving public sector clients. Companies proficient in advertising consultancy, marketing services, or production of advertising materials will find this contract particularly appealing. Community engagement and the delivery of social benefits form part of the evaluation, favouring tenderers who can demonstrate these values. The structured contract terms, prioritizing quality and price, along with the allowance for electronic invoicing and payment, are conducive for well-equipped organisations to engage efficiently with South Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Advertising Services

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

Renewal: March 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044958-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2030

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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