---
title: "Media Buying Agency"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05510f"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05510f.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-20"
---

# Media Buying Agency

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05510f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Media Buying Agency" contract was conducted by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Bootle, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the services industry category and pertains to IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement involved a limited competition method aimed at engaging an agency for a marketing campaign by Sefton Tourism and Marketing Southport. Covering the period from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025, the contract was awarded to Public Sector Media Ltd on 3rd June 2025. The head office requirement for potential suppliers was that it should be within 50 miles of Southport town centre. The total contract value was £79,000 net, with a gross amount of £94,800.

This contract presents growth opportunities for media buying agencies, particularly those capable of offering diverse IT and marketing services. Ideal candidates for this contract were agencies within close geographical proximity to Southport, suggesting a focus on leveraging local expertise and resources. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong foothold in media strategy, especially those familiar with public sector marketing, would find this type of contract rewarding. The project aligns with a broader 2025 campaign for Visit Southport, giving exposure to businesses that can deliver high-quality media solutions aligned with public sector marketing needs.

## Notice

Sefton Tourism and Marketing Southport are looking to engage a media buying agency. This media work is part of a wider 2025 campaign for Visit Southport and will cover the period from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The head office of the bidding agency must be within 50 miles of Southport town centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034124-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC SECTOR MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034124-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034124-2025
  20th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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