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title: "GAIA (Formally Socially Recruited)"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
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# GAIA (Formally Socially Recruited)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb517c48-fd9a-459d-b933-9c9470295419

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## Summary

The Lancashire Constabulary has concluded a procurement process titled "GAIA (Formally Socially Recruited)" for the provision of online advertising via social media. This tender falls under the "Advertising campaign services" industry category (CPV code 79341400) and will be executed by GAIA (formally Socially Recruited), a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement method was a waived provision due to the specialist nature of the product. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with the procurement process now in the award stage. Key dates include the tender closure on 18th March 2025 and the award date of 28th March 2025. The contract has a total value of £54,880 GBP, and the primary location for service delivery is in Preston, postal code PR4 5SB, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital marketing and advertising, particularly those that specialise in social media platforms. SMEs with expertise in innovative online advertising solutions are especially well-suited to such contracts. Furthermore, companies looking to expand their portfolio by working with a reputable police force like Lancashire Constabulary can benefit from the visibility and credibility this contract offers. The partnership with a law enforcement agency underscores the importance of delivering high-quality services and can pave the way for future public sector collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of Online advertising via Social Media for the period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d366ba-ade5-4c04-b4f8-63312957cfd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waive provision 2.1.2 of contract standing orders relating to contracts, due to the specialist nature of the product offered |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,880 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAIA (FORMALLY SOCIALLY RECRUITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d366ba-ade5-4c04-b4f8-63312957cfd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d366ba-ade5-4c04-b4f8-63312957cfd1
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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