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title: "Framework Agreement for Local Newspapers to Print Various Advertisements (Belfast City Council)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f0"
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# Framework Agreement for Local Newspapers to Print Various Advertisements (Belfast City Council)

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d3f0

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has successfully awarded a Framework Agreement for local newspapers to print various advertisements. The procurement process falls under the 'services' category with a focus on advertising services, specifically CPV code 79341000. This open procedure procurement method is within the Belfast City Council Boundary Area, under the regional code UKN06. The contract value totals GBP 800,000 and was signed on 19 March 2025. The key participating suppliers include Belfast Media Group, Mediahuis UK Ltd, National World, The Irish News Ltd, and Trinity Mirror Plc. This multi-supplier framework aims to cover advertisement types such as legal notices, tenders, licensing ads, road closure ads, recruitment ads, funding ads, and ROP ads for various campaigns.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the advertising and publishing sectors. Suitable candidates are those capable of delivering various advertisement services within the Belfast City Council area. The framework agreement allows these firms to expand their portfolio by working with a prominent public authority and securing a stable revenue stream over the contract's duration. Firms with strong local newspaper distribution networks and the ability to meet the specified advertisement needs will find this a valuable contract to pursue. Whether small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or larger organisations, businesses with competitive pricing strategies and proven track records in advertising will benefit most from participating in this framework.

## Notice

Belfast City Council (the 'Council') has awarded a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for local newspapers to print various advertisements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast City Council (the 'Council') has awarded a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the placement of various advertisements in newspaper titles which are available within the Council area. The type of adverts that the Council currently places, and which are required to be covered under the new Framework include: * legal notices * tenders * licensing ads * road closure ads * recruitment ads * funding ads * ROP ads for various campaigns Additional information: To be appointed on to the framework, minimum standards applied i.e., pass/fail criteria.

Options: Planning adverts. Optional requirement - Council has a current contract in place (T2342 Contract) which expires in September 2026 with option to renew up to September 2028. The Council intends to continue with using this Contract but reserves the right to use this Framework should the Council decide not to renew the T2342 Contract).

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £800,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BELFAST MEDIA GROUP; MEDIAHUIS; NATIONAL WORLD; THE IRISH NEWS; TRINITY MIRROR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2025 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2025
- 13 Feb 2025 at 09:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004850-2025
- 17 Jan 2025 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001599-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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