--- title: "TC1199 Large Format Advertising" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-13" --- # TC1199 Large Format Advertising Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-12f320b3-9c2c-43b4-ae9b-cc9e584327c7.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the modernisation of its city-wide Out-of-Home Large Format Advertising to Ocean Outdoor. This award notice, dated 13th November 2024, comes after an open tender process for a project valued at £70,000,000 in the advertising and marketing services industry category. Ocean Outdoor will inherit and upgrade 17 large format advertising displays, with an additional site pending planning permission, and the modernisation will include a transition to digital advertising assets. The contract will start on 1st October 2025 and run for 120 months, with an extension option for a further 60 months. The submission deadline for the tender was 27th August 2024 and the procurement method was open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the advertising and marketing sectors, particularly those specialising in digital and innovative advertising solutions. The contract's long duration and high value offer stability and substantial growth potential. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given Manchester City Council's focus on inclusive procurement that supports a broad range of business entities. The fixed fee per site and profit share agreement can also provide a steady revenue stream and further incentivise performance and innovation within the advertising industry. ## Notice Manchester City Council welcomes the opportunity for an innovative media owner to modernise the provisions of their current city-wide Out-of-Home Large Format Advertising Contract. The current contract consists of x24 Digital and Non-digital advertising assets in various sizes around Manchester. The council, through a process of rationalisation have reduced the number of large format displays to x17 with an additional site added, subject to planning permission, bringing the overall portfolio to x18 displays. The Council are seeking the successful supplier that will inherit the x17 large format displays that will digitalise the large format estate through an accelerated process and to future proof the advertising units to enable continual improvement of performance and outcomes throughout the contract life. The Large Format Advertising contract will commence from the 1st October 2025, to let for 120 months, with an option for a further 60-month extension. This contract will be based on a fixed fee per site and profit share agreement. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 27th August 2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ed1152-dbc5-46c0-9254-15c07f3ebc7c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £88,056,812 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | OCEAN OUTDOOR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2024 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ed1152-dbc5-46c0-9254-15c07f3ebc7c - 24 Jul 2024 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8244969-4ffc-4767-85b3-c7a51f0779d9 - 12 Jul 2024 at 15:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d5af42-bcab-49af-adcd-d1c3edd43ab8 - 12 Jul 2024 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a2d043-53d3-4041-80fe-0c8c71a05f1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8ed1152-dbc5-46c0-9254-15c07f3ebc7c 13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8244969-4ffc-4767-85b3-c7a51f0779d9 24th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2d5af42-bcab-49af-adcd-d1c3edd43ab8 12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a2d043-53d3-4041-80fe-0c8c71a05f1b 12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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