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Large Format, Out of Home Advertising - North Shields Transport Hub

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Aug 2026 at 15:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of Large Format, Out of Home (OOH) advertising at the North Shields Transport Hub. This contract, scheduled to commence on 1st December 2026 and end on 30th November 2031, aims to deliver an innovative advertising solution within a high-footfall area, strategically enhancing visibility and public engagement. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on advertising and marketing services. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in a market questionnaire by the due date of 1st September 2026 before the potential tender process begins. The procurement process follows a concession special regime, and the project’s estimated gross value is £75,000 GBP.

This procurement opportunity seeks to create substantial business growth, particularly for companies specialising in advertising and marketing services. Businesses with strong capabilities in managing, maintaining, and selling advertising services will find this a lucrative opportunity, especially given the absence of initial capital expenditure requirements for the digital advertising screen. The contract also supports SME participation, making it accessible to a broader range of companies eager to expand their footprint in public advertising. By ensuring strategic placement at the North Shields Transport Hub, businesses can boost their visibility and customer reach, tapping into the daily commuter and visitor audience effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Format, Out of Home Advertising - North Shields Transport Hub

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council invites tenders for the provision, management, maintenance and sales of Large Format, Out of Home (OOH) advertising at the North Shields Transport Hub Screen. The Council aims to deliver a high-quality, innovative, and sustainable advertising solution that maximises revenue, enhances the public realm, and delivers measurable environmental and community benefits. The Council anticipates that the contract will be in force for a fixed period of five years. The Council would expect payments to be made quarterly in arrears, within 30 days of invoice, unless otherwise specified in the contract award. The Council reserves the right to include termination and break clauses within the detailed Terms and Conditions issued to the preferred supplier. North Shields Transport Hub Screen A high-footfall location attached to the new Transport Hub, serving thousands of commuters and visitors daily. Offers excellent visibility for a range of audiences. There is a digital advertising screen at the North Shields Transport Hub that has already been installed and is operational. The full capital cost of the screen and its installation has been funded by the Council, and there is no requirement for the appointed supplier to cover any CAPEX costs. The supplier is required solely to manage advertising sales, operation, and reporting.

Planning Information

The authority invites suppliers to complete a market engagement questionnaire based upon the draft tender documentation for this procurement opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06df6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075428-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE 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
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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