Scope
Description
This requirement is for a Media Agency in support of Bus communications & promotion. This requirement will provide a greater understanding of the available services and benefits among members of the public that can access them, in turn generating a greater uptake and usage of such initiatives.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 November 2025 to 31 January 2027
- Possible extension to 31 July 2027
- 1 year, 8 months, 14 days
Description of possible extension:
This is an optional time extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Contract locations
- BG41 - South-West
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit via the Atamis e-sourcing Portal which can be accessed here https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome Guidance in creating an account and using the Portal can be found here: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/sections/4612344115359-Using-the-Supplier-Portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Submission | Please see ITT documents for full breakdown of award criteria between Technical, Social Value and Price. |
Quality | 100.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No pipeline notice was published as this is new requirement to improve media buying in the Authority.
Contracting authority
The West of England Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGWR-9284-XMRY
70 Redcliff Street
Bristol
BS1 6AL
United Kingdom
Email: giles.towers@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Website: https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government