Buyer Name: National Museums NI
Buyer Address: 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, UKN09, BT18 0EU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk
DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Marketing and Communication Services
Buyer Contact Info
Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies and Services Division
Buyer Address: Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
1725000.0 GBP
Gross: 2070000 GBP
1725000.0 GBP
Gross: 2070000 GBP
Published
24 Sep 2025, 14:53
24 Sep 2025, 14:53
Deadline
27 Oct 2025, 14:00
27 Oct 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
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services
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
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Description
National Museums NI wishes to appoint a Supplier(s) to deliver design, advertising and creative services, media buying, communications and Public Relations (PR) and digital marketing services.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059390-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Design, Advertising and Creative Services
Lot Description: National Museums NI is seeking a creative, dynamic Supplier who will help us shape and create standout museum brands, connect with audiences and amplify the impact of each museum. To be bold and unique, relevant and impactful.
Lot Lot 1 Status: active
Lot Lot 1 Value: GBP 700,000
Lot Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 840,000
Lot Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00
Lot Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-12-31T23:59:59+00:00
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Strategic Marketing Approach (20%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Creative Concept (12%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Campaign Management (11%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 Social Value (10%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC5 Key Personnel Experience (7%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC6 Business Continuity (4%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC7 Creative Proposal and Campaign (Presentation) (16%)
Lot Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): AC8 Average Hourly Rate (20%)
Lot Title: Offline Media Buying
Lot Description: National Museums NI is seeking a media buying agency who will strive to ensure we reach as many people as possible within our budgets through offline advertising. Remembering our remit as a public body and offering maximum value for the public.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 350,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 420,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-12-31T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Media Rationale and Plan (42%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Key Personnel Experience (11%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Social Value (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 Business Continuity (7%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): AC5 Average Hourly Rate (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): AC6 Total Media Cost (20%)
Lot Title: Digital Marketing Services
Lot Description: National Museums NI is seeking a dedicated digital marketing partner to ensure that our digital reach is maximised through a comprehensive and always-on digital advertising and digital marketing strategy, working towards establishing a digital audience framework, providing expertise in targeting and segmenting digital audiences beyond simple demographics.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 175,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 210,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-12-31T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Digital Marketing Strategy and Delivery (36%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Key Personnel Experience (20%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Digital Resilience (14%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 Social Value (10%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (price): AC5 Average Hourly Rate (20%)
Lot Title: Communications and PR Services
Lot Description: National Museums NI is seeking a proactive communications partner who will amplify far and wide the impact of what we do on a day-to-day basis as well as supporting our corporate communications needs. From events to major stories, we want an agency with the ability to seek the opportunities and optimise them.
Lot 4 Status: active
Lot 4 Value: GBP 500,000
Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000
Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-01-05T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 4 Contract End: 2028-12-31T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 Corporate Communications Plan (21%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 Brand Communications Plan (18%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 Key Personnel Experience (10%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 Social Value (10%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC5 Contract Management (7%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): AC6 Business Continuity (4%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): AC7 Average Hourly Rate (10%)
Lot 4 Award Criterion (price): AC8 Total Retainer Fee (20%)
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