Scope
Reference
ID 5827064
Description
The Northern Ireland Civil Service's Executive Information Service's Government Advertising Unit (GAU) established an Advertising Framework Agreement for Classified Advertising which will provide classified advertising on behalf of the Northern Ireland Public Sector.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Buyer will initiate contact with the Supplier to advise that work is required.
Contact to include in the subject bar of the e-mail:
• Authority GovAd Reference number
• Title of advert
In the body of the e-mail to be included:
• Complete Placement Request form
• Word version of advert text
• What we are requesting (e.g. - Please forward proof and costs)
The Supplier is then to return to a proof of the advert in PDF format with the costs for each publication attached.
For Buyers other than GAU, the above process will largely remain the same however, they must clearly communicate to the Supplier their Security Clearance process as well as the invoicing process to ensure that prompt payment for the services is possible.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Contracting authorities that may use the framework are listed in Annex of 'Schedule 2 Specification'.
Contract 1. Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 August 2025
Contract dates
- 23 September 2025 to 22 September 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79341000 - Advertising services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED
- Companies House: NI026707
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZV-2668-CBJR
Anderson House, 409 Holywood Road
Belfast
BT4 2GU
United Kingdom
Email: hello@asgcomms.com
Website: http://www.asgcomms.com
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies
Contracting authority
Department of Finance
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVTL-7513-YWVJ
Stormont Castle
BELFAST
BT4 3ST
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
BELFAST
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast