---
title: "Advertising Sales Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b14"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Advertising Sales Contract

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b14

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council, a public authority operating at a sub-central government level, has concluded the procurement process for an "Advertising Sales Contract". This contract involved an open procurement method, below the threshold for open competition, and was designed to secure a company to manage advertising sales for South Cambs Magazine, delivered to approximately 73,000 households. Located in Cambourne Business Park, UK, the Council awarded the contract to MEDIA SHED LIMITED, with a contract period commencing on 1st January 2027 and potentially extending to 31st December 2030. The contract is valued at £105,000 net (£126,000 gross) and remains subject to annual renewals based on budgetary allowances and local government structural changes. The award was finalised on 7th April 2026, with a crucial milestone signature due by 13th July 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in advertising services, as seen by the successful bid from MEDIA SHED LIMITED, an SME. The nature of the contract's services categorically aligns with businesses capable of managing high-volume communication channels and delivering quality engagement with a large residential audience. With a strong emphasis on price (40%) and quality (60%) as award criteria, businesses equipped to demonstrate efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high standards of service delivery are well-positioned to thrive under similar procurement opportunities. The contract's structured potential for extension further bolsters long-term business growth prospects aligned with consistent funding and strategic adaptability to local government evolutions in Cambridgeshire.

## Notice

SCDC are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced company to sell advertising space in South Cambs Magazine. This publication is one of SCDC's primary communication channels with residents. The high-quality magazine is delivered directly to around 73,000 households in the district which has a population of 162,000, according to the 2021 census

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

Renewal: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each year for a further 1 years - subject to budget funding and future local government structures in Cambridgeshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061199-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDIA SHED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 11:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061199-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016495-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061199-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016495-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f87a42f5-6811-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- http://www.media-shed.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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