Tender

Provision of Media Advertising Services

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council is seeking a qualified supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for their advertising needs, primarily in local newspapers and media. This open tender process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th June 2026. The procurement is under the "services" category, specifically focusing on media advertising, and will cover the region of UKM94. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically via the specified submission platform. This opportunity is part of an open procedure, and the evaluation focuses on 60% quality and 40% price.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media advertising, particularly those with experience in print media services. Companies looking to expand within the local government sector will find this contract appealing. The procurement facilitates business growth by encouraging SME and social enterprise development and is open to community engagement initiatives. Businesses that can offer additional community benefits, such as targeted recruitment and training, are likely to have a competitive advantage. Including community benefits in tender responses will be a crucial factor for potential success in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Advertising Services

Notice Description

South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

Lot Information

Lot 1

South Ayrshire Council requires a suitably experienced supplier to provide Media Advertising Services for the Council's advertising requirements, the majority of which will be in local newspapers and media.

Renewal: March 2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832113
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555960
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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