NCC1803 Engagement of external advertising agency
Northumberland County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £950,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
1 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
The Council requires the appointed supplier to use its expertise and resources to deliver a fully managed, compliant statutory advertising service. This includes the formatting and placement of Council advertisements in local newspapers to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and legislative requirements.
The Council requires the appointed supplier to use its expertise and resources to deliver a fully managed, compliant statutory advertising service. This includes the formatting and placement of Council advertisements in local newspapers to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and legislative requirements, while minimising costs and achieving value for money. Additional information: Direct Award under ESPO 3A_24 Advertising Solutions Lot 2 Public Notices Advertising
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The council is looking for an external advertising agency to run its statutory advertising. The supplier will format and place council notices in local newspapers, making sure all legal requirements are met while keeping costs low.
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PeopleScout Limited (trading as TMP Worldwide)
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Northumberland County CouncilKey Dates
Published
1 September 2026
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