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title: "DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Marketing and Communication Services"
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# DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Marketing and Communication Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-national-museums-ni-provision-of-marketing-and-communication-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05a163). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** National Museums NI: "DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Marketing and Communication Services". Published status: complete. Published Value: £1,725,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 27 Oct 2025, 14:00 GMT. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [National Museums NI](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/national-museums-ni-GB-PPON-PHRL-2489-HJBV)
- **Published Value:** £1,725,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 27 October 2025 at 14:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Advertising and marketing services, Advertising services, Public relations services, Trade-advertising material, commercial catalogues and manuals
- **Delivery Location:** UKN
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £1,725,000 (exc. VAT, 4 awards)
- **Official Documents:** 10 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-national-museums-ni-provision-of-marketing-and-communication-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05a163#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05a163`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-national-museums-ni-provision-of-marketing-and-communication-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05a163#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/dfc-national-museums-ni-provision-of-marketing-and-communication-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05a163#participate

## Description
National Museums NI wishes to appoint a Supplier(s) to deliver design, advertising and
creative services, media buying, communications and Public Relations (PR) and digital
marketing services.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 2: Offline Media Buying
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22460000, 79340000, 79341000, 79416000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £350,000
- **Description:** National Museums NI is seeking a media buying agency who will strive to ensure we reach as many people as possible within our budgets through offline advertising. Remembering our remit as a public body and offering maximum value for the public.
- **Contract Period:** 05/01/2026 to 31/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Digital Marketing Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22460000, 79340000, 79341000, 79416000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £175,000
- **Description:** National Museums NI is seeking a dedicated digital marketing partner to ensure that our digital reach is maximised through a comprehensive and always-on digital advertising and digital marketing strategy, working towards establishing a digital audien...
- **Contract Period:** 05/01/2026 to 31/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Communications and PR Services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22460000, 79340000, 79341000, 79416000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £500,000
- **Description:** National Museums NI is seeking a proactive communications partner who will amplify far and wide the impact of what we do on a day-to-day basis as well as supporting our corporate communications needs. From events to major stories, we want an agency w...
- **Contract Period:** 05/01/2026 to 31/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 1: Design, Advertising and Creative Services
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 22460000, 79340000, 79341000, 79416000
- **Delivery regions:** UKN
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £700,000
- **Description:** National Museums NI is seeking a creative, dynamic Supplier who will help us shape and create standout museum brands, connect with audiences and amplify the impact of each museum. To be bold and unique, relevant and impactful.
- **Contract Period:** 05/01/2026 to 31/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot 1: Design, Advertising and Creative Services (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **BIG AND BOLD LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-PPON:PCRB-4759-TLJN`
  - Value: £700,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 09/12/2025

- **Award:** Lot 2: Offline Media Buying (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-9254`
  - Value: £350,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 09/12/2025

- **Award:** Lot 3: Digital Marketing Services (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-9254`
  - Value: £175,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 09/12/2025

- **Award:** Lot 4: Communications and PR Services (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **Navigator Blue Ltd**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-22990`
  - Value: £500,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 09/12/2025

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1: Design, Advertising and Creative Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £700,000
  - Signed Date: 23/12/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 2: Offline Media Buying (active)
  - Signed Value: £350,000
  - Signed Date: 23/12/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 3: Digital Marketing Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £175,000
  - Signed Date: 23/12/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 4: Communications and PR Services (active)
  - Signed Value: £500,000
  - Signed Date: 23/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F059390-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-01-06T12:43:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T11:58:52.576Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05a163