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title: "Media Buying Agency"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Media Buying Agency

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-438ba726-7061-4fce-a7d5-c8c605182641

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## Summary

Southampton City Council is currently engaged in a tendering process for a Media Buying Agency, aimed at securing media space for two campaigns scheduled for March and May 2019. The tender, identified as SCC-CAJ-896, commenced on 18 January 2019 and concluded on 4 February 2019, with a contract value set at £50,000. This procurement falls under the category of advertising and marketing services and was conducted via an open procedure, classified as below threshold, with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advertising and marketing industry to expand their portfolios and gain experience with public sector contracts. Businesses that specialise in media buying, marketing consultancy, and campaign management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enhancing their market presence while contributing to Southampton City Council's upcoming initiatives.

## Notice

Southampton City Council are seeking a Media Buying Agency to find media space for two upcoming campaigns in March and May 2019. Further details can be found on the Council's tendering portal: https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/. It has a unique reference number of "SCC-CAJ-896" and is titled "Media Buying Agency". The tender opens on 18/01/2019 at 09:00 and closes on 04/02/2019 at 12:00. For Technical assistance please either consult the Curtis Fitch Support Site (http://www.curtisfitch.com/support/suppliers) which contains user guides and tips for submitting your quotation, or the Curtis Fitch helpdesk can be contacted on 01242 530 900

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af2a2608-4e75-4f83-9a4d-c9c7137d867b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UBIQUITY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af2a2608-4e75-4f83-9a4d-c9c7137d867b
- 17 Jan 2019 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2f2d7f-2ae2-4170-bb45-3d96c794c661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af2a2608-4e75-4f83-9a4d-c9c7137d867b
  5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2f2d7f-2ae2-4170-bb45-3d96c794c661
  17th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com/
  Southampton City Council Tendering Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.curtisfitch.com/support/suppliers

## Provenance

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