Award of Large Format Advertising Contract to Ocean Outdoor by Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Large Format Advertising Contract to Ocean Outdoor by Manchester City Council
Awarded 30 Sep 2025
Awarded30 Sep 2025
Value£88,056,812.91
SupplierOcean Outdoor
AgencyManchester City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 8y 11mo10y term, 11% elapsed
Awarded 30 Sept 2025Expires 29 Sept 2035
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Manchester City Council awarded a contract to Ocean Outdoor for the modernization and digitalization of its city-wide Out-of-Home Large Format Advertising estate.
The contract covers 17 large format displays, with an additional site subject to planning permission, bringing the portfolio to 18 displays.
The contract commenced on 1 October 2025 for a term of 120 months, with an option for a further 60-month extension, and is based on a fixed fee per site and profit share agreement.
The contract value is £88,056,812.91.
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