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title: "Sponsored article in Local IQ for Wraparound childcare campaign April 2026"
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# Sponsored article in Local IQ for Wraparound childcare campaign April 2026

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcd27e8d-0f75-4b05-8a0a-4e697666bf22

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Sponsored article in Local IQ for Wraparound childcare campaign April 2026" was conducted by Hampshire County Council, classified under Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV: 79340000). This selective procurement, executed via a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage as of 12th March 2026, with the contract period running from 16th March to 12th April 2026. The sponsored article is to be published in Local IQ's newspapers, specifically targeting Hampshire, with a noteworthy focus on the wraparound childcare campaign. The procurement value is set at £1,118, and the supplier awarded the contract is Newsquest Media Group. The location relevant to this contract is Newport, South Wales, postal code NP20 3QN.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in content creation and media placement. Companies capable of delivering targeted and effective marketing campaigns within the framework setting should find this procurement advantageous. However, the tender is not specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria laid out by Hampshire County Council. The contract, awarded to a large-scale supplier, indicates a preference for organisations that can handle large-scale media engagements and possess extensive advertising networks.

## Notice

Purchase of a sponsored article in Local IQ's - Hampshire's newspapers for the wraparound childcare campaign for March and April 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b50a12-6d83-4149-975d-2400bac00464 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,118 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,118 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b50a12-6d83-4149-975d-2400bac00464

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1b50a12-6d83-4149-975d-2400bac00464
  19th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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