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FCO TRAVEL AWARE CAMPAIGN SERVICES

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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19 Jan 2018 at 11:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is conducting a procurement process for the "FCO Travel Aware Campaign Services," aimed at implementing a government communications strategy across various media channels. This marketing services tender is located in London, United Kingdom, and has reached the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1 January 2018 to 31 December 2021. The tender period ended on 23 November 2017, following a call-off competition using the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3774 Campaign Solutions, and the award notice was published on 19 January 2018.

This procurement presents an opportunity for large PR and marketing agencies, especially those well-versed in government communications, to expand their influence and client base. Businesses proficient in developing integrated marketing strategies, managing cross-channel campaign effectiveness, and fostering partnerships across commercial and non-commercial sectors are particularly suited to compete for similar tenders. Successful engagement in this tender may enhance visibility and create ongoing collaborative ventures within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCO TRAVEL AWARE CAMPAIGN SERVICES

Notice Description

The FCO requires a PR and partnership marketing agency to: - design, develop and implement a government communications strategy and necessary content to reach target audiences with our key messages using regional, national and specialist broadcast, print and digital channels, non-traditional media and any other appropriate channels; - create, develop and manage beneficial relationships, in support of the campaign's objectives, with relevant and appropriate commercial, non-commercial and third sector organisations; and - evaluate the effectiveness of all activity and share openly what is working and what is not. Additional information: Contract Awarded following a call off competition using Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3774 Campaign Solutions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e4753cf-c345-4082-83a0-dc2c9f44cde0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4130f293-f159-468e-9aef-5c63c29598f2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINDRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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