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05 Aug 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland, a central government public authority, is seeking to procure advertising and communication services under its tender titled "DFE - The Consumer Council - Advertising and Communication Services." The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the main procurement category being services. This open procedure, under Northern Irish devolved regulations, involves electronic submission through the eTendersNI platform, and the tender period concludes on 7th September 2026. The contract, based in Belfast, United Kingdom, has an estimated value of £1,080,000 gross and an award period set to end by 12th October 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in advertising and communication services. Companies offering comprehensive strategic solutions, robust media strategies, evidenced personnel experience, and value-driven proposals are well-suited to compete. The focus on quality (70 percent) and cost-effectiveness (30 percent) in the award criteria provides a balanced scope for businesses that can deliver high-quality service while maintaining competitive pricing. The potential for contract renewal also offers a prolonged partnership, beneficial for companies aiming to establish long-term government contracts within Northern Ireland's public sector.

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Notice Title

DFE - The Consumer Council - Advertising and Communication Services

Notice Description

The Consumer Council wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a full-service of advertising and communications services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are two options to extend for one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074131-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2029-08-05

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8EN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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