--- title: "Marketing Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Marketing Services Framework Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0693ed.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Sunderland City Council revolves around a "Marketing Services Framework", aimed at securing comprehensive marketing services for the council and its associated Local Authority trading companies. This tender invitation, tagged under public authority as a sub-central government body, falls within the marketing services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active under the tender process, with a deadline set for the submission by 4th June 2026. Interested suppliers should be located in or serviced within the UKC23 region of the United Kingdom, and the estimated gross contract value is £2,000,000. Suppliers aiming to participate must register through the OPEN portal for tender documentation. The tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that excel in various aspects of marketing such as strategy and planning, design, photography, video production, media buying, specialist consultancy services, and digital marketing, as highlighted in the seven identified Lots. Each Lot has a contract period running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, and businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality, cost-effective marketing solutions stand a strong chance of being awarded the contract. The framework is accessible to businesses that can offer both individual and integrated marketing services, with a competitive advantage for those scoring high on quality. The open procurement method and its provisions for a framework agreement allow for both newly established businesses and experienced entities to contribute to the council's marketing objectives. ## Notice Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a framework for Marketing Services. The scope of the framework will include provisions for, and will be utilised by, the Council and its Local Authority trading companies. Under the framework a cost-effective, flexible, high quality and value for money service will be provided that can meet a range of marketing support requirements. In general, marketing services will be reflective of the Council's core requirements, and consideration is being given to including the following Lots: Lot 1 - Strategy and Planning Lot 2 - Design Lot 3 - Photography Lot 4 - Video Lot 5 - Media Buying Lot 6 - Specialist Consultancy Services Lot 7 - Web and Digital This procurement will be available on the OPEN portal (https://open-uk.org). Interested suppliers are advised to ensure they are registered on the OPEN portal to gain access to the documentation upon the publication of the tender. ### Lot Information Strategy and Planning Integrated marketing and communications strategies, translating the strategy into, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable communications plans across all relevant channels, including online, offline, owned and earned, as well as paid-for media and brand development Design Full design service across all types of projects. Photography Development and production services on a standalone basis. Video Development and production services on a standalone basis Media Buying Advising on targeted paid for marketing and can provide all media buying services for the Councils communications campaigns. Specialist Consultancy Services New and innovative communications ideas and consultancy on specific subjects. Web and Digital Online copywriting, SEO optimisation, digital strategy and planning, digital marketing implementation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042178-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,999,998 | | 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 16:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042178-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042178-2026 7th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://open-uk.org - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.open-org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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