---
title: "SOL Commercial Sponsorship of Boundary Signs 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066233"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# SOL Commercial Sponsorship of Boundary Signs 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066233

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## Summary

The procurement process announced by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of commercial sponsorship services for Solihull’s boundary signs. This initiative is currently in the planning stage, with the future tender notice expected on 1st July 2026. The buyer, a sub-central public authority located in Solihull, is inviting a Pre-Market Questionnaire to gather financial models and market insights by 27th March 2026. The industry category for this procurement is primarily services, incorporating advertising and signage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 31st December 2030, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, marketing services, and signage to expand their reach. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this procurement, highlighting a potential avenue for smaller and socially-conscious enterprises to compete. The service encompasses advertising, maintenance, and sponsor management, which allows businesses to showcase their capabilities in commercial sponsorship and management. Participating in this opportunity could lead to long-term business growth by securing a managed service contract within the local government sector.

## Notice

Provision of a managed commercial sponsorship service for Solihull's boundary signs, including advertising, maintenance and sponsor management.

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Questionnaire to understand potential financial models and gather market insights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019526-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019526-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019526-2026
  4th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://solihull.my.site.com/s/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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