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ID 5827739 - DfI - Advertising service to promote safe and sustainable travel in Northern Ireland

Department for Infrastructire

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Infrastructire

Buyer Address: James House, GasWorks Business Park, Belfast, UKN06, BT7 2JA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD-Supplies & Services Division

Buyer Address: Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4400000.0 GBP
Gross: 5280000 GBP
Published
20 Jun 2025, 15:02
Deadline
24 Jul 2025, 22:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

DfI - Advertising service to promote safe and sustainable travel in Northern Ireland The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) wishes to appoint a Contractor to provide advertising and related services to deliver a range of advertising campaigns. The Contract will be for an initial period of three years followed by two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. The Supplier will be required to provide a comprehensive suite of services including creative development and strategy, advertising (traditional and digital), creative design and content creation, copywriting, campaign management and evaluation to ensure value for money and impact amongst its target audiences. This advertising campaign Contract will be made up of several separate strands, each funded by the responsible Business Area within DfI.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034160-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,400,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 5,280,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-09-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 - Strategic Solution

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 - Media Strategy, Rationale and Media Plan

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 - Social Value

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 - Key Personnel Experience

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC5 - Proposals for research and evaluation

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC6 - Total Campaign Delivery Cost

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC7 - Average Hourly Rate

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC8 - Creative Proposal (Presentation) of AC1 campaign

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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