---
title: "Marketing Agency 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066518"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Marketing Agency 2026

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066518

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## Summary

Sefton Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring marketing services under the project titled "Marketing Agency 2026". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services, with an estimated contract value of £230,000, grossing up to £276,000. The council, located in Bootle, aims to engage an agency to creatively integrate the Southport26 concept across various media formats, ensuring applicability across digital, social media, print, outdoor, radio, and other channels. The successful agency must have its head office within 60 miles of Southport town centre (PR8 1DA) and possess experience in destination marketing. Important deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 16th March 2026 and the tender submission closing by 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for marketing agencies, particularly those based in or near Merseyside, to expand their portfolio by working with a local authority on destination marketing. Given Sefton Council's emphasis on quality, with award criteria weighted heavily towards innovative and effective marketing strategies, agencies skilled in comprehensive, multichannel marketing campaigns will find this project well within their competencies. Furthermore, the procurement process is conducted through an open competition below the usual thresholds, making it accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to leverage their local expertise. The contract is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st December 2026, offering a substantial period for collaboration and impact.

## Notice

Sefton council and Marketing Southport are looking to engage an agency to incorporate the Southport26 creative into a style which will work for the destination. Creative concepts must work consistently across digital, social media, print, OOH, radio and other media. The head office of the successful agency must be within 60 miles of Southport town centre (PR8 1DA). The agency must have previous experience of working with destinations and not solely with individual attractions, leisure centres etc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020785-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020785-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020785-2026
  9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=f890214c-7518-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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