Tender Opportunity for Marketing Services Provider.
Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a framework for marketing services to support the Council and its Local Authority trading companies. The framework will cover strategy and planning, design, photography, video production, media buying, specialist consultancy, and web and digital services. The estimated contract duration is four years, starting on 1 July 2026 and running until 30 June 2030, with services required in Sunderland. The framework will be ranked and allow call-off opportunities for suppliers.
Key Dates
Engagement deadline: 5 March 2026
Estimated publication of tender notice: 16 March 2026
Estimated start date: 1 July 2026
Estimated completion date: 30 June 2030
Contract duration: 4 years
Scope of Works
Development of integrated marketing and communications strategies with actionable plans across all channels
Design services across all project types
Photography development and production services
Video production services
Targeted media buying and advisory services for campaigns
Specialist consultancy on new and innovative communications approaches
Web and digital services including online copywriting, SEO, digital strategy, and marketing implementation
Ideal Contractor
Proven experience in delivering marketing services for public sector or comparable organisations
Technical capability in strategy, creative design, digital, media buying, photography, and video production
Ability to deliver measurable, cost-effective, and high-quality marketing solutions
Experience in providing consultancy and innovative communications advice
Capacity to work within a ranked framework and respond to call-off requests
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