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Communications Planning and Media Buying in Northern Ireland

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Buyer Address: 3 Bunhill Row, LONDON, EC1Y8YZ, England

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: Procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
1.0 GBP
Published
28 Oct 2025, 11:16
Deadline
31 Jul 2025, 22:59
Contract Start
21 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
21 Aug 2028, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ASG
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The objective of this procurement was to identify a highly capable media buying agency with a strong understanding of the Northern Ireland media market and a proven track record in delivering voter registration campaigns. The process followed a two-stage open competition beginning with a Suitability Questionnaire (SQ), followed by a tender process consisting of a written proposal (55%), pitch presentation (25%), and pricing (20%).

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Opportunity Context

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