ID 6033252 - PSNI - Advertising Provision for External Police Staff Recruitment

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£2.6m

Awarded 08 Jun 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

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 2031
Possible 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
79341000
79341200
79341400
Contract locations
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
AC1 Strategic ProposalAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 24%quality
AC2 Media Plan and RationaleAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 16%quality
AC3 Creative ProposalAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 16%quality
AC4 Proposals for Measurement, Monitoring and EvaluationAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 8%quality
AC5 Contract Management and Business ContinuityAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 5.6%quality
AC6 Social ValueAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 10.4%quality
AC7 Schedule A - Core RequirementsAs per Tender documentation. Weighting - 8%price
AC8 Scenario 1As per Tender documentation. Weighting - 6%price
AC9 Scenario 2As 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