ID 6033252 - PSNI - Advertising Provision for External Police Staff Recruitment
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£2.6m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
09 Jun 2026
Description
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is seeking a Supplier to deliver advertising and related services to support external police staff recruitment campaigns. The Supplier will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive media strategy that includes: • Media planning and buying; • Creative design and copywriting; and • Targeted outreach aligned with PSNI's recruitment objectives. This contract aims to achieve cost efficiencies in media buying and increase the volume and diversity of applications for police staff roles, particularly from under-represented groups. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule for full detail on the requirements of this contract.
Scope
- Reference
- ID 6033252
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 20 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2031Possible extension to 20 Jun 2033
One further period of up to 24 months. Following the initial contract period, there is one (1) potential extension period of up to 24 months. The optional extension period will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.
- CPV classifications
- 793410007934120079341400
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC1 Strategic Proposal | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 24% | quality | — |
| AC2 Media Plan and Rationale | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 16% | quality | — |
| AC3 Creative Proposal | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 16% | quality | — |
| AC4 Proposals for Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 8% | quality | — |
| AC5 Contract Management and Business Continuity | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 5.6% | quality | — |
| AC6 Social Value | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 10.4% | quality | — |
| AC7 Schedule A - Core Requirements | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 8% | price | — |
| AC8 Scenario 1 | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 6% | price | — |
| AC9 Scenario 2 | As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 6% | price | — |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per Tender documentation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£2.6m
Award date
08 Jun 2026
Contract start
21 Jun 2026
Contract end
21 Jun 2031
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 08 Jun 2026 · Contract period 21 Jun 2026 — 21 Jun 2031
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