ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns

Ards and North Down Borough Council
Northern Ireland
Open procedure
17 January 2026 to 16 January 2027

Development and delivery of tourism destination awareness marketing campaigns. The contract involves strategic planning, creative design, and the execution of advertising activities to promote regional tourism. Ad-hoc advertising campaigns may be required throughout the contract term, necessitating a flexible approach to campaign management and media placement.

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Awarded value: £226k; As published
Published: 15 September 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 16 January 2026; Lighthouse N.I. Ltd
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 16 January 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of tourism destination awareness marketing campaigns, including creative development, advertising strategy, and multi-channel promotional content delivery services.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
15 September 2025
Contract awardedto Lighthouse N.I. Ltd
16 January 2026
Contract starts
17 January 2026
Contract ends
16 January 2027

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4.5× the typical destination marketing contract (£50k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/327117/andbc-tender-for-the-provision-of-tourism-destination-awareness-marketing-campai
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-059a39
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a39
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ards and North Down Borough Council. ANDBC tender for the Provision of Tourism Destination Awareness Marketing Campaigns. Contract award, 15 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327117/andbc-tender-for-the-provision-of-tourism-destination-awareness-marketing-campai (accessed 12 October 2026).