Scope
Description
Due to an administration error, in the original pipeline notice (2026/S 000-009702), Sunderland City Council advises that this pipeline notice now supersedes the original pipeline notice which was published on 3 February 2026.
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
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030
- 4 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
Contract locations
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 March 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Issy Langley
Email: issy.langley@sunderland.gov.uk
Website: https://www.sunderland.gov.uk
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government