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title: "Local Media Direct Buying Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f791"
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# Local Media Direct Buying Solutions

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f791

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the tender process for the "Local Media Direct Buying Solutions" project. The procurement involved two lots: Lot 1 for official notices and Lot 2 for general advertising, with estimated annual spends of £37,000 and £90,000, respectively. The contract period runs from 1 March 2022 to 29 February 2024, with options for a 24-month extension. The award saw participation from various local media suppliers, such as Newsquest Media Group Limited, IW Observer Ltd, and Island Echo Ltd, among others.

This tender opportunity offers a chance for businesses in the advertising services industry to secure contracts for providing media solutions for the Isle of Wight Council. Potential suppliers need to establish a direct relationship with the Authority and be prepared for the non-exclusive nature of the Approved Supplier List. The procurement process follows an open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with clear award criteria including quality and pricing assessments. The deadline for tender submissions was 4 January 2022, with active involvement from a range of SMEs catering to the advertising and media sector.

## Notice

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") to be part of the Authority's Approved Supplier List (ASL) (Framework Agreement) for the provision of Local Media Direct Buying Solutions for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement followed the OPEN PROCEDURE under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The Services under this ASL will include the Authority's printed Official Notices and also General Advertising requirements which may be in print, display, digital or radio advertising. Please note: The Authority requires a direct relationship with each local media supplier. This opportunity is divided into two lots. Lot 1- Official Notices - Estimated spend PS37,000 per annum Lot 2 - General Advertising - Estimated spend PS90,00 per annum The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 1 March 2022 until 29 February 2024 with the option to extend for up to 24 months a further one year plus one year at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under either of the lots/Media Advertising Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Official Notices

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") to be part of the Authority's Approved Supplier List (ASL) (Framework Agreement) for the provision of Local Media Direct Buying Solutions for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This opportunity was divided into two lots. This lot is for: Lot 1- Official Notices - Estimated spend PS37,000 per annum Official Notices are a statutory requirement for the Authority to inform the public and must be in print in the Authority area of the Isle of Wight. Official Notices can cover anything from Planning, Licencing, Disposal of assets, Councillor Allowances, etc. The number and size of notices each week can vary. Please note: The Authority requires a direct relationship with each local media supplier. The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 1 March 2022 until 29 February 2024 with the option to extend for up to 24 months a further one year plus one year at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under the lot. Additional information: All values are estimated for the duration of the framework including any possible extension period. There is guarantee of any value or volume of work.

Options: There is the option to extend for up to 24 months a further one year plus one year at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot 2 - General Advertising

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invited Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") to be part of the Authority's Approved Supplier List (ASL) (Framework Agreement) for the provision of Local Media Direct Buying Solutions for the Isle of Wight Council. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This opportunity was divided into two lots. This lot is for: Lot 2 - General Advertising - Estimated spend PS90,00 per annum General Advertising is a non-statutory process to inform residents of the Isle of Wight about Council services, recruitment, and other activities. This lot will be for various Media Advertising Services and includes: * Print * Digital * Audio/Visual * Outdoor including Billboards/Buses/Other Outdoor display sites, etc. * Other media advertising services including Full Campaign options and combined packages, etc. Please note: The Authority requires a direct relationship with each local media supplier. The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 1 March 2022 until 29 February 2024 with the option to extend for up to 24 months a further one year plus one year at the sole discretion of the Authority. Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under either of the lots/Media Advertising Services. Additional information: All values are estimated for the duration of the framework including any possible extension period. There is guarantee of any value or volume of work.

Options: There is the option to extend for up to 24 months a further one year plus one year at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029786-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £508,000 |
| Lots value | £508,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ISLAND ECHO; ISLE OF WIGHT JOBS; IW OBSERVER; NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; ON THE WIGHT; TOTAL SENSE MEDIA (ISLE OF WIGHT RADIO & BEACON MAGAZINE; VECTIS RADIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2022 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029786-2022
- 17 Nov 2021 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028706-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.iwight.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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