Award

Digital Marketing Partner

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by the City of Doncaster Council has concluded with the award of a contract for the provision of digital marketing services. The contract, titled "Digital Marketing Partner", is aimed at enhancing the Council's fostering communication plan. This targeted initiative draws on advertising services within the UK, specifically in Doncaster, and falls under the services industry category. The contract award was announced on 2nd June 2026, with the "Digital Marketing Partner via ESPO Advertising Solutions 3A_24" commencing from the same date and extending until 31st March 2028. Employing a direct procurement method below the threshold, the process was conducted without competition to streamline the selection to the suitable supplier, CAN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses, particularly those specialising in advertising and digital marketing services tailored for public communications. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with experience in public sector collaborations or those aiming to expand into government contracts, would find this tender an ideal match. The focus on fostering communications opens avenues for creative agencies to showcase their capabilities in crafting effective community engagement strategies. In addition, the contract's considerable value of £48,000 gross over its duration indicates a substantial opportunity for the chosen supplier to enhance its presence and impact in the UK public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

Digital Marketing Partner

Notice Description

Provide a high-quality digital marketing offer to compliment the City of Doncaster's fostering communication plan targeting prospective foster carers, current foster carers, and community stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051910-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAN DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

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