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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£5,000,000Add to pipeline

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services

Belfast City Council(buyer)

Published
Published 10 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 18 December 2026 (36 days left)
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Overview

Belfast City Council is conducting pre-market engagement for an upcoming multi-supplier framework agreement for marketing and communications services, valued at an estimated £5,000,000. Indicative scope areas include strategic brand services, design, copywriting, and content services, as well as advertising and media. The opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with the tender expected to be published later in the year.

Contracting authority

  • Belfast City CouncilBuyer

    4 live opportunities · 33 awarded contracts

    Belfast, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PQXY-5321-CGZM

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Lots (3)

  • Brand Services

    The requirements of this Lot will support Belfast City Council with the creation, development and implementation of existing and new brands and identities. Please see tender pack for further information on this Lot. A maximum of five Contractors will be appointed to this Lot.

    £2,000,000

  • Advertising Services

    The requirements of this Lot will support Belfast City Council to plan, deliver and evaluate audience-led and evidence-based advertising campaigns that drive public awareness, promote services, change behaviours and generate measurable return on marketing investment. Please see tender pack for further information on this Lot. A maximum of five Contractors will be appointed to this Lot.

    £2,000,000

  • Content Services

    The requirements of this Lot will support Belfast City Council to produce and commission content assets in support of service areas across Council. Please see tender pack for further information on this Lot. A maximum of five Contractors will be appointed to this Lot.

    £1,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£5,000,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 September 2026
Questions by
11 December 2026
Deadline
18 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityAdvertising servicesAdvertising consultancy servicesAdvertising campaign servicesMarketing servicesGraphic design servicesAdvertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape productionAdvertising video-tape production

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 21% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 20% · Quality 80%

  • Approach to evaluating effectiveness of a brand20%
  • Approach to support Belfast City Council to increase third-party adoption of the city brand20%
  • Approach to ensure consistent application of the brand20%
  • Approach to and experience of delivering a bilingual brand20%
  • Cost20%

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Market context

Typical award in Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

£73,970

Median of 18,950 awards in the last 24 months

Belfast City Council in the last 12 months

26

contracts awarded, worth £88,073,294 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    12 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    10 September 2026

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