Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
4 June 2026
Published
7 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a framework for Marketing Services. The scope of the framework will include provisions for, and will be utilised by, the Council and its Local Authority trading companies.
Under the framework a cost-effective, flexible, high quality and value for money service will be provided that can meet a range of marketing support requirements. Interested suppliers are advised to ensure they are registered on the OPEN portal to gain access to the documentation upon the publication of the tender.
Integrated marketing and communications strategies, translating the strategy into, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable communications plans across all relevant channels, including online, offline, owned and earned, as well as paid-for media and brand development Full design service across all types of projects.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Strategy and Planning Lot 2 - Design Lot 3 - Photography Lot 4 - Video Lot 5 - Media Buying Lot 6 - Specialist Consultancy Services Lot 7 - Web and Digital This procurement will be available on the OPEN portal (https://open-uk
Additional details
Development and production services on a standalone basis. Development and production services on a standalone basis
Advising on targeted paid for marketing and can provide all media buying services for the Councils communications campaigns. New and innovative communications ideas and consultancy on specific subjects. Online copywriting, SEO optimisation, digital strategy and planning, digital marketing implementation
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
AH EVENTS GROUP LTD
£193,562
total awarded
- 2
LYRECO UK LIMITED
- 3
REACTION FIREWORKS LIMITED
£98,000
total awarded
- 4
METHOD BUILDING CONSULTANCY LIMITED
£193,165
total awarded
- 5
PENSHAW VIEW TRAINING LIMITED
£4m
total awarded
AH EVENTS GROUP LTD is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Sunderland City CouncilKey Dates
Published
7 May 2026
Submission deadline
4 June 2026
Notice type
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