---
title: "Public Sector Advertising - The Guardian license (UID 219M)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a21"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Public Sector Advertising - The Guardian license (UID 219M)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a21

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## Summary

Historic England has completed a procurement process for advertising services under the title "Public Sector Advertising - The Guardian license (UID 219M)." This contract, awarded to GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED, allows Historic England to utilise Guardian Jobs—a recruitment platform hosted by The Guardian—to advertise public sector roles. The procurement, executed through a direct method without competition due to it being below the threshold, pertains to services in the advertising industry. Historic England, representing a public authority within central government, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 1st March 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st February 2027, over a term of nearly a year.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in advertising services, particularly those capable of supporting public sector job advertisements. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to a large-scale supplier, smaller enterprises within the advertising realm, keen on engaging with public sector entities, might find similar prospects by exploring supplementary media channels utilised by Historic England. Businesses that focus on heritage, architecture, environment, and social issues could find significant pathways to growth by positioning themselves as partners that cater to these specialised recruitment needs.

## Notice

License for the guardian - Guardian Jobs is a dedicated recruitment platform hosted by The Guardian that connects job seekers with employers across various sectors, primarily in the UK. It functions as both a job board for candidates, professionals and decision makers. Targeted at people interested in heritage, architecture, environment and social issues. This is currently an essential recruitment advertising source for public sector roles, although we do complement with additional advertising in other media depending on the vacancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016075-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,613 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016075-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016075-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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