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Provision of Media Advertising Services

South Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Aug 2026 at 16:31

Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2026 at 14:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council procured media advertising services for its advertising requirements, principally through local newspapers and other media. The scope includes advertising and marketing services, advertising consultancy, advertising management and the production or supply of advertising material. The work is for the Council and is delivered in and around South Ayrshire, with the contracting authority based at County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr. This is a services contract rather than a works or goods procurement. The requirement is relevant to media agencies, advertising consultancies, local and regional publishers, advertising sales organisations, and suppliers able to plan, manage and place public-sector advertising across local media channels.

The procurement has reached the award stage and the tender is complete. South Ayrshire Council used an open procedure. One lot was awarded to Advertisingworks Scotland Ltd, an SME, and the associated contract is active. The contract value is £181,407.02 excluding any applicable tax, in GBP, and it was signed on 17 August 2026. The planned contract period is 1,440 days, with renewal information referring to March 2030; the requirement is identified as recurring. Evaluation was based on quality and price, weighted 40% and 60% respectively. Four bids were received, all from SMEs and all submitted electronically. English was the submission language, and bidders were required to provide staff names and qualifications.

This award shows an established requirement for a supplier that can provide end-to-end media advertising support to a local authority, with particular strength in local newspapers and media. Credible competitors would need practical experience in advertising consultancy, campaign planning, media buying, advertising management and the preparation or supply of advertising material. They would also need staff whose names and professional qualifications can be provided for contract delivery, supported by evidence against the economic and technical selection requirements. The result demonstrates that an SME can compete successfully for this scale of council advertising work. Suppliers combining local and regional media knowledge with reliable electronic administration, clear quality controls and competitive pricing are well placed for a future requirement from this buyer.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079178-2026
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
SME

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
£181,407 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Advertisingworks Scotland Ltd

Further Information

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