Tender

Communications Marketplace

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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TenderAmendment

17 Jul 2024 at 09:23

TenderAmendment

12 Jan 2024 at 15:16

Planning

04 Feb 2021 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is inviting tenders for the Communications Marketplace DPS Agreement, providing central government and wider public sector organisations with access to marketing and communications services. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves a selective procurement method with a value of £260 million GBP. The deadline for tender submissions is 4th September 2027, and the contract period is set to start on 5th September 2027. The agreement aims to support SMEs' participation and offers opportunities for agencies across various countries to provide services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing services industry to compete and expand their clientele. With a focus on UK and international delivery, agencies providing a wide range of services such as multimedia, analysis, and consultancy can benefit from participating. The suitability criteria encourage SMEs' involvement, offering a platform to engage with government departments and other public sector entities. The procurement process aims to facilitate efficient procurement of services while promoting competition and value for money.

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Notice Title

Communications Marketplace

Notice Description

The Communications Marketplace DPS Agreement will provide central government and wider public sector organisations with a means of procuring a wide range of marketing and communications services via a dynamic list of specialist agencies. Upon application to join the DPS Agreement, agencies are required to indicate which categories and services they are able to provide and bid for. The Communications Marketplace will be organised into distinct categories to enable Agencies to select all elements relevant to their service offering. Clients can filter the elements to produce a shortlist of Agencies to invite to a competition. The four (4) distinct categories comprise of: Services Audience Outcome Location for delivery Within these filters are further sub-filters that agencies can select to demonstrate the level of services they can provide. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates and timelines. 00 - Other NUTS code The term of this DPS has been updated and is now 4 year + 2 year + 2 year The first of two (2) year lawful extension will be utilised to allow RM6124 to have a new expiry date of 4th September 2027 The justification for the extension is: - to ensure continuity of service in a unique and specialist field. Government departments rely on Communications and it's related services to delivery a wide range of of initiatives and campaigns - the spend for this DPS continues to grow year on year. With a first year spend of PS3.1m growing by over 5 times it's value to PS16.4m in year two - support WPS and ALBs, spend from these sectors are growing in response to increased customer confidence and is in line with overall CCS business strategy -This DPS allows for SMEs to access Government tenders with lower barriers to entry. Government departments are keen to work with SMEs inline with social value policies - scope is consistently updated to reflect market changes and innovation like no other framework in the market can do.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a2c041-6317-45e9-a325-1d0a82627ef8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

30213100 - Portable computers

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

48600000 - Database and operating software package

55520000 - Catering services

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

71620000 - Analysis services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72416000 - Application service providers

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92200000 - Radio and television services

92621000 - Sports-event promotion services

92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20272 years to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2027 - 6 Sep 2027 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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