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title: "Digital Screens on Metrolink Stops - Planning Applications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055246"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER"
published: "2025-06-24"
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# Digital Screens on Metrolink Stops - Planning Applications

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055246

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Greater Manchester focused on planning applications for digital screens at Metrolink stops. As a sub-central government public authority, they sought expertise in out-of-home advertising to handle the submission of planning applications for advertising consent. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, classified under advertising consultancy services, and completed in June 2025. The successful tender resulted in an active contract, signed on 11th June 2025, valued at £47,400, with an overall gross amount of £56,400, and set to conclude by 8th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising consultancy services, particularly those adept in managing planning applications for digital advertising installations. Companies with expertise in the consulting services domain can leverage this contract to showcase their capability in interfacing with local authorities and navigating the complexities of planning consent processes. As Transport for Greater Manchester is a prominent transport authority, opportunities for long-term strategic partnerships can arise, especially for SMEs like ADFOLIO LIMITED, which secured the contract and demonstrated their proficiency in this sector.

## Notice

TfGM required the services of an external planning consultant who are experts in the field of OOH advertising, to submit planning applications (advertising consent) on behalf of TfGM. The applications will be submitted to the local authorities, seeking permission to install digital screens on TfGM's Metrolink estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034605-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADFOLIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034605-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034605-2025
  24th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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