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DAERA – Provision of Advertising Campaign Services for CAFRE

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9HB, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies and Services Division

Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Gross: 360000 GBP
Published
10 Mar 2026, 18:50
Deadline
09 Apr 2026, 14:00
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

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on behalf of College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) wishes to appoint a Supplier to deliver its media buying for advertising campaigns. The required services will provide media planning, buying, delivery and evaluation, including digital, social, radio, press and outdoor channels.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021559-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 300,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 360,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-04T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Strategic Solution

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Media Strategy, Rationale and Media Plan

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Key Personnel Experience

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Total Campaign Delivery Cost

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Average Hourly Rate

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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