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Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies

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Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 03:45.

Opportunity overview

The Northern Ireland Civil Service's Executive Information Service's Government Advertising Unit (GAU) established an Advertising Framework Agreement for Classified Advertising which will provide classified advertising on behalf of the Northern Ireland Public Sector.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£4m
Awarded
4 Aug 2025
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH NI026707
Location
Belfast, UKN06, BT4 2GU, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79341000 — Advertising services
  • CPV79341200 — Advertising management services
  • CPV79341400 — Advertising campaign services

Lots

  • Lot 1£4m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ID 5827064
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: (URL) https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps This is also the submission address.
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Recurrence

Dates

Entry 1
Starts
4 Jun 2029, 23:59

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
open
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Description
The Buyer will initiate contact with the Supplier to advise that work is required. Contact to include in the subject bar of the e-mail: • Authority GovAd Reference number • Title of advert In the body of the e-mail to be included: • Complete Placement Request form • Word version of advert text • What we are requesting (e.g. - Please forward proof and costs) The Supplier is then to return to a proof of the advert in PDF format with the costs for each publication attached. For Buyers other than GAU, the above process will largely remain the same however, they must clearly communicate to the Supplier their Security Clearance process as well as the invoicing process to ensure that prompt payment for the services is possible.
Buyer Categories
Contracting authorities that may use the framework are listed in Annex of 'Schedule 2 Specification'.

Expected award period

Ends
28 Jul 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
7 Jul 2025, 15:00

Contract terms

Financial Terms
In line with the Northern Ireland Executive’s commitment to pay contractors as quickly as possible, payment will be made in respect of a valid invoice (submitted with all necessary supporting documents/information) within ideally 10 working days and no longer than 30 days.

Enquiry period

Ends
30 Jun 2025, 15:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
4,800,000

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
AC1 Methodology
Type
quality
Description
Suppliers must detail how they will provide the service as outlined in the specification. The response must include how they will deal with the following: • the handling of the approval process; • quality control; • dealing with urgent and/or high profile requests; and • providing media advice and guidance demonstrating an application of knowledge of the Northern Ireland media.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
13.5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
AC2 Social Value
Type
quality
Description
As detailed in Annex E of ‘Schedule 2 Specification’, the Supplier must provide social value to a minimum value of 40 social value points for every £1 million (and pro-rata) of the invoiced value. For the purposes of evaluation, Suppliers must submit their responses based on a minimum indicative value of 160 social value points. Suppliers are required to complete and submit with their tender response a Social Value Delivery Plan (excel spreadsheet) identifying which social value initiatives they will deliver to fulfil the minimum indicative social value points stated above. Suppliers must only complete the cells highlighted in yellow within the plan. Any additional information included within the plan will not be evaluated as part of the tender response. Suppliers must also provide a written response that details how they will deliver the social value initiatives and must address the following: • The timescales for delivery of the social value requirements; • The resources, both internal and external, they will use to plan and deliver the social value requirements (including details of suppliers in your supply chain on the contract); • The activities they will undertake to deliver the social value initiatives selected within their completed Social Value Delivery Plan; • How they will engage with key stakeholders (including the Authority, social value beneficiaries, organisations within the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector etc.); • Confirmation that the activities included in the response are forward looking activities which are directly related to this contract; and • How they will monitor and report on the delivery of the social value requirements and address any performance issues.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10.35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
AC3 Internal Systems
Type
quality
Description
Suppliers must provide details of the internal systems that will be in place to deliver the requirement including records management, workflow management, cost control and reporting.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
7.65
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
AC4 Key Personnel Experience
Type
quality
Description
Suppliers must nominate a team of key personnel who will be assigned to deliver this requirement upon contract award. The individuals must demonstrate experience by way of examples, in the following areas: 1. Delivered and designed classified advertising requirements as required from the specification; 2. Experience of working to urgent deadlines; and 3. Delivered out of hours service. Members of the proposed team can use different example(s) provided their collective experience meets all the requirements set out above. The example(s) must include: • Job title/ grade of team member; • The programme title and details; and • The individual’s roles and responsibilities within that programme including methodology used. Examples should focus on individual input as opposed to programme delivery. For the avoidance of doubt, it is the experience of the team proposed that will be assessed under this award criterion. For example, one team member could meet 1 but not 2 or 3 but another member of the team could meet 2 and not 1 or 3 etc. Provided all requirements are met by the combined team, you have addressed this criterion. Suppliers must note that names of individual team members must not be stipulated within their tender response for this criterion. Grades will suffice.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6.75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
AC5 Contingency Planning and Business Continuity
Type
quality
Description
Suppliers must provide a response to demonstrate their ability to ensure the continued delivery of a quality service in the event of unplanned events including the delivery of an emergency contact and out of hours service if required; fluctuations in the volume of work at key times of the year; changes in staff resourcing and the absence or unavailability of key personnel for any reason. The response must also include details of any processes for cancellation or errors, including the process for ensuring notices aren’t published in error.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
6.75
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
AC5 Total Costs for Public Notices
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Name
AC6 Total Costs for Run of Paper
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Name
AC7 Total Costs for Recruitment Ads 
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 9
Name
AC8 Total Costs for Non-Commission Fee 
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 10
Name
AC9 Account Manager Hourly Rate
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2.5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 11
Name
AC10 Graphic Designer Hourly Rate (must include format, design and placement of adverts)
Type
price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
2.5
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
22 Sept 2029, 23:59
Starts
23 Sept 2025, 00:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
Company Experience and Fair Work Practices. Full details of these conditions can be found within the Instructions to Tender document.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79341000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising services
Entry 2
Id
79341200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising management services
Entry 3
Id
79341400
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising campaign services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
030185-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
5 Jun 2025, 12:06

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVTL-7513-YWVJ
Name
Department of Finance

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
BELFAST
Postal Code
BT4 3ST
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Stormont Castle

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-NIR
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PVTL-7513-YWVJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-PPON-PVWG-8426-YWXV
Name
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Role Details
Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
BELFAST
Postal Code
BT3 9ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West

Details

Identifier

Id
PVWG-8426-YWXV
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-NI026707
Name
ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKN06
Country
GB
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT4 2GU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Anderson House, 409 Holywood Road

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
NI026707
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PDZV-2668-CBJR
Scheme
GB-PPON

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
5 Aug 2025, 00:00
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
5 Aug 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKN
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79341000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising services

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
4,800,000

Documents

Entry 1
Id
046539-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
6 Aug 2025, 13:57

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-NI026707
Name
ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LIMITED

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
18 Aug 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
22 Sept 2029, 23:59
Starts
23 Sept 2025, 00:00

Standstill Period

Ends
15 Aug 2025, 23:59

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Classified Advertising Framework Agreement for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, Agencies and Non-Departmental Public Bodies
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
18 Aug 2025, 00:00
Above Threshold
Yes

Value

Amount
4,000,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
4,800,000

Period

Ends
22 Sept 2029, 23:59
Starts
23 Sept 2025, 00:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
054006-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
4 Sept 2025, 15:27

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · BELFAST · UKN06 · BT4 3ST · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05436f-2025-09-04T15:27:31+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·