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Marketing Agency 2026

Sefton Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sefton Council

Buyer Address: 1st Floor Magdalen House, Bootle, UKD73, L20 3NJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Joanna Bodziany

Contact Email: joanna.bodziany@sefton.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1519344068

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
230000.0 GBP
Gross: 276000.0 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 11:09
Deadline
18 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Sefton council and Marketing Southport are looking to engage an agency to incorporate the Southport26 creative into a style which will work for the destination. Creative concepts must work consistently across digital, social media, print, OOH, radio and other media. The head office of the successful agency must be within 60 miles of Southport town centre (PR8 1DA). The agency must have previous experience of working with destinations and not solely with individual attractions, leisure centres etc.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020785-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 230,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 276,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Marketing Agency 2026 (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Marketing Agency 2026 (75%)

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