Planning

Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Milton Keynes City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract, aimed at providing advertising services. This contract focuses on advertising and marketing services, and it is classified under CPV codes 79340000, 79341000, and 79341200. The intended location for the contract is Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, within the UKJ12 region. The planning notice was published on 22nd May 2026, with a future notice expected by 30th November 2026. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032, and targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement process follows a concession special regime, adhering to the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in advertising management and services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale advertising operations for public assets. The contract has been designed with SMEs in mind, offering a lucrative opportunity for those looking to expand their reach and portfolio in the public sector. With a high contract value and a long-term duration, participating businesses can anticipate stable revenue streams and the potential for collaboration with local government entities. Companies with experience in advertising, especially those with innovative approaches to highway asset advertising, would find this tender particularly well-suited to their strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract

Notice Description

Provision of an advertising services contract for Highways Assets. More information to follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048078-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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