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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking to appoint a single agency for its "Foster4 Digital Marketing" project. This opportunity falls under the service category, specifically focused on advertising and marketing services. The project aims to enhance digital presence and online inquiries through SEO, PPC, and social advertising management, with the contract running until March 2025. Located in Warrington, within the UKD61 region, the tender is following an open procedure, with a tender submission deadline of 10th August 2026. The contract value is set at £240,000 with an award period concluding on 20th September 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital marketing and advertising services, particularly those experienced in managing digital presence and performance of online enquiries. Companies capable of delivering high-quality services with a focus on SEO, PPC, and social media will find this contract apt for business growth. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, giving equal opportunity for small to medium enterprises, as stated in the suitability criteria, to engage and potentially expand their work within the public sector in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Foster4 Digital Marketing

Notice Description

Foster4 seeks to appoint a single agency to enhance its digital presence and performance of online enquiries through comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, and social advertising management, until March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c864
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065100-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

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