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Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 11:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 14:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is in the planning stages for a Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract aimed at developing, installing, and managing digital advertising infrastructure across designated highway assets. The procurement process falls under the 'services' industry category and is intended to maximise the value of public assets for a sustainable revenue stream. A market engagement event is scheduled for 8th September 2026 at the Milton Keynes City Council Civic Offices, and interested suppliers must register by 20th August 2026 through the InTend e-tendering portal. The procurement, with a gross value of £8 million, is planned to commence in 2027 and continue potentially until 2042, with a maximum period inclusive of renewals.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in advertising services, highways consultancy services, and digital infrastructure management. SMEs are particularly welcomed to participate, given the contract's suitability provisions. Firms with experience in managing advertising and marketing services, particularly those that incorporate innovative and adaptable solutions that are compliant with legal and environmental standards, will find this contract well-matched to their capabilities. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to build a significant portfolio with a public sector authority, aligning with Milton Keynes City Council's strategic aims and contributing to the local environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting Suppliers to participate in informal market engagement discussions on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at Milton Keynes City Council Civic Offices, as part of its preparation for the next Highways Asset Advertising Concession Contract commencing in 2027. The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to develop, install, operate, maintain, and commercially manage digital advertising infrastructure on designated highway assets. The tender aims to maximise the value of publicly owned assets by creating a sustainable revenue stream while delivering high-quality digital advertising opportunities that are sensitive to the local environment and compliant with all relevant legislation and planning requirements. The Council is interested in the market view at this early stage so we can ensure the contract meets the industry's changing nature and is flexible enough to adapt to the changing environment in and around the city whilst also being fully aligned to the authorities' wider strategic aims, delivers value for money, efficiencies and promotes the latest innovation and technology in the out of home advertising sector. Participation in this market engagement exercise does not commit either party to any future procurement process or contract award. Discussions will be treated as confidential. Suppliers interested in attending should search for the Market Engagement Day Notification on InTend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home, and register their interest by sending Supplier Name and Names & Email addresses of attendees via InTend Correspondence function, no later than 20th August 2026.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Event will be held on 8th September 2026 Suppliers that would like to take part in this market engagement event are invited to access the information on our e-tendering portal, InTend. The sessions will be held between 9.30 am and 4.00pm and will be approx. 3 hours long including a site visit and presentation conducted by MKCC project team. A maximum of 2 attendee per supplier. Link to the InTend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/aspx/Home. Once logged in, "Express Interest" upon which you will be given access to the market engagement document through this e-tendering system. Suppliers interested in attending should register their interest via InTend and return the booking form no later than 20th August 2026.

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/074679-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

22460000 - Trade-advertising material, commercial catalogues and manuals

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,666,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2027 - 7 Aug 2037 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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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