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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council, a sub-central government authority, has completed a procurement process for advertising services under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was managed through a below-threshold competitive process, concluding with an award on 27th July 2026. The successful provider for this contract is Bauer Media Outdoor UK Ltd, tasked with delivering advertising services over a two-year period from 11th May 2026 to 10th May 2028. The associated contract, valued at £30,000, covers services to be executed within the UKJ31 region, reflecting in Portsmouth's Civic Offices in Guildhall Square. This award exemplifies the local government’s strategy in outsourcing key advertising functions to enhance its public engagement efforts.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specializing in advertising services and related areas. Given its competitive yet below-threshold nature, businesses, particularly those with a substantial presence and proven track record in delivering effective advertising campaigns, would benefit from exploring similar government contracts. Large-scale suppliers like Bauer Media Outdoor UK Ltd show precedence, highlighting that established businesses with capability in managing regional advertising needs are well-suited to meet the criteria for such public sector contracts. Engaging in these local governmental projects can bolster portfolio credentials and provide steady revenue channels while fostering potential for further institutional partnerships.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advertising Services

Notice Description

Provision of advertising and related services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d41e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAUER MEDIA OUTDOOR

Further Information

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