Provision of Audio Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services for St Helens Council - Expression of Interest

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement opportunity for the Provision of Audio Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services aimed at selected leisure facilities. The initiative seeks to enhance customer engagement through high-quality audio broadcasting, including council messaging and controlled commercial advertising. The procurement process is classified under the services category, specifically targeting the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry. The process is governed by legal obligations under UKPGA 2023/54, with an engagement milestone date set for 8th July 2026. The contract will start on 1st November 2026 and conclude on 31st October 2029, highlighting a strategic opportunity for businesses in the St Helens, United Kingdom area (UKD7 region).

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses experienced in supplying, installing, operating, and maintaining audio broadcasting systems. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver innovative telecommunications solutions to enhance public engagement. Engaging in this contract could lead to increased business profiles within the public sector and potential downstream opportunities as a direct result of delivering innovative audio broadcasting solutions for a prestigious council contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Audio Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services for St Helens Council - Expression of Interest

Notice Description

St Helens Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced providers for the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of an audio broadcasting system across selected leisure facilities. The Council is seeking to enhance customer engagement within its venues through the delivery of high-quality audio content, including council messaging and controlled commercial advertising.

Planning Information

Please submit all questions via the chest messaging tool for the project DN820076

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059182-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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