Scope
Reference
WP024
Description
The Electoral Commission is preparing to procure service for communications planning and media buying in Northern Ireland.
We are inviting suppliers to express their interest in this upcoming opportunity. Suppliers expressing an interest in this opportunity are required to complete and submit the Suitability assessment questionnaire in full by the deadline 06/05/2025 to procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
Value: £1,650,000 (Including VAT)
Total value (estimated)
- £1,375,000 excluding VAT
- £1,650,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 August 2025 to 26 August 2028
- Possible extension to 26 August 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Breakdown - 3+1+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
- See Suitability Questionnaire Form
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 May 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submit completed Suitability Questionnaire to procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk by 06/05/2025.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 August 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 27 August 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Electoral Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-1292-MMXL
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)