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Published 28 Oct 2025

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Communications Planning and Media Buying in Northern Ireland

Authority: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Open procedure (above threshold)
CPV: Printed matter and related products (22000000)
Published contract value£1,650,000Exc. VAT
Contract ends 21 Aug 2028
Awarded to ASG
Contract starts 22 Aug 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement 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%).

Published procurement details

Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Buyer reference
WP024
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
Yes
Published tender value
£1.00
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Open
Additional classifications 1: Reference
32000000
Additional classifications 1: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 1: Description
Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
Additional classifications 2: Reference
64000000
Additional classifications 2: Scheme
CPV
Additional classifications 2: Description
Postal and telecommunications services
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
BT4 2GU

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    6 Aug 2025
  2. Contract starts
    22 Aug 2025
  3. Notice published
    28 Oct 2025
  4. Contract ends
    21 Aug 2028

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONContracting authority 3 Bunhill Row, LONDON, EC1Y8YZ, EnglandContact name, email
    Identifier
    IM1203 · GB-GOR

Suppliers named on the notice

  • ASGSupplier ASG Anderson House 409 Holywood Road, Belfast BT4 2GU
    Identifier
    NI026707 · GB-COH
    Voluntary, community or social enterprise
    No
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
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Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-3e6979cd-2819-496e-8bd2-726dc5a4c863-2025-10-28T11:16:52Z
Published
28 Oct 2025
Latest update
28 Oct 2025
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-3e6979cd-2819-496e-8bd2-726dc5a4c863
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-3e6979cd-2819-496e-8bd2-726dc5a4c863-1