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eShot email marketing platform extension

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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02 Sep 2025 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the National Audit Office's (NAO) acquisition of an extension for their eShot email marketing platform. This contract falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, with the relevant CPV code being 79340000. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract being awarded on the 7th of August, 2025. The contract period will run from the 22nd of August, 2025 until the 21st of August, 2026. The buying organisation is based in London, with the postal code SW1W 9SP, and the procurement method was selective, calling-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers considerable growth opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing services sector, particularly those experienced in email marketing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this type of tender, evidenced by the selection of an SME, Forfront Ltd, as the supplier. Companies that have existing framework agreements and can efficiently deliver services within the specified contract period would find this type of tender advantageous. Furthermore, engaging with important entities like the NAO can bolster a company's reputation and open doors to future public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

eShot email marketing platform extension

Notice Description

Email marketing system for using to send out emails to stakeholders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1df4c628-14ab-4279-ba5c-b5a85858dd79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffbbe31-f5da-4f25-8aa7-8c3371ee2e89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,644 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,644 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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