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title: "Communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508ae"
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buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION"
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# Communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508ae

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission is conducting a public procurement process for "Communications Planning and Media Buying in Northern Ireland," focusing on advertising and marketing services. This tender process is at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to submit their suitability assessment questionnaires by 6 May 2025. The tender period will conclude on 20 June 2025, with the expectation to award the contract by 25 August 2025. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the Northern Ireland region, with an estimated contract value of £1,650,000, including VAT. This opportunity is categorised under a public undertaking as part of the Electoral Commission's ongoing strategic initiatives.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in communications strategy and media placements. Businesses that successfully secure this contract will engage in a substantial project with the potential for extensions, offering a 3+1+1+1 breakdown, which supports SMEs. The contract period spans from 27 August 2025 to 26 August 2028, thereby fostering long-term relationships and stability for businesses looking to expand their client portfolio within the public sector. With a heavy emphasis on quality (80% weighting) over price (20%), companies known for delivering high-quality results, particularly those already familiar with the public sector's demands, will find this a fitting opportunity to grow their footprint in the UK advertising and marketing industry.

## Notice

The Electoral Commission is preparing to procure service for communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland. We are inviting suppliers to express their interest in this upcoming opportunity. Suppliers expressing an interest in this opportunity are required to complete and submit the Suitability assessment questionnaire in full by the deadline 06/05/2025 to procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk Value: PS1,650,000 (Including VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017424-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 26 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2031-08-27 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,375,000 |
| Lots value | £1,375,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017424-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017424-2025
  28th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-855

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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