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title: "Media Buying"
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# Media Buying

Buyer: NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95cdd2df-b1d0-4c04-bac8-7166f4e3bb9d

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## Summary

The North East of England Business and Innovation Centre Limited is inviting tenders for a media buying contract, titled "Media Buying". This opportunity falls under the advertising and marketing services category, with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage. Proposals must be submitted by 7th January 2019. The contract, valued at £120,000, is set to begin on 14th January 2019 and conclude on 31st March 2021. The service delivery will predominantly take place in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising services, particularly those who can provide varied media placements such as regional magazine ads, billboards, public transport advertising, and online adverts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is keen to engage with firms that demonstrate previous relevant experience and a clear understanding of effective media strategies.

## Notice

Sunderland Software City (SSC) is looking to select a provider that will be responsible for the supply of media buying services. The types of advertising space required will vary and demand will be on an as and when basis. Examples of the items may include but will not be limited to the following: Advertising space in regional magazines Billboards Public transport advertising Online adverts We are now inviting companies to submit a proposal for this work. Your proposal should include in no more than 6 sides of A4 paper: - A brief description of your company Examples of previous work which is relevant (maximum 2 examples) An example breakdown of unit costs inclusive of all VAT - for example - a campaign including online adverts across the North East and public transport adverts (please also state any assumptions made during costings) A proposed workflow to show the interaction between yourself and SSC from the time an order is placed to receiving the goods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee867e3-4503-4e29-b502-52f3abc521f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND BUSINESS AND INNOVATION CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee867e3-4503-4e29-b502-52f3abc521f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ee867e3-4503-4e29-b502-52f3abc521f9
  13th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53d8f309-3ffc-44ae-979f-a68fc6608e1d
  MB2019

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderlandsoftwarecity.com

## Provenance

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