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AwardUpdate

06 Aug 2026 at 09:26

Award

02 Sep 2025 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office, a key government body located in London, has awarded a contract extension for the "eShot email marketing platform" to Forfront Ltd, an SME. This contract, part of the advertising and marketing services industry, specifically utilises a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The current status of the contract is complete, with the recent amendment extending its duration to run from 22 August 2026 until 21 August 2027. The latest update increased the contract value by £9,780, resulting in a total contract budget of £20,424 inclusive of VAT. The procurement process has progressed past the award stage, where the initial contract period was from 22 August 2025 to 21 August 2026, prior to this extension.

This tender extension presents substantial opportunities for SMEs focusing on digital marketing solutions, particularly those specialising in email campaigns. Businesses well-versed in advertising and marketing services and capable of offering scalable digital marketing solutions will find this tender extension particularly appealing. Such companies can harness this stable revenue stream over the extended 12-month period, thereby contributing to business growth and expansion in the public sector marketplace. The structured and pre-defined nature of the framework agreement further ensures a streamlined engagement process, facilitating smoother operation continuity for the awarded supplier. Businesses that meet these criteria can leverage these opportunities to build or enhance their engagement with government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

eShot email marketing platform extension

Notice Description

Email marketing system for using to send out emails to stakeholders. This notice has been amended to reflect a 12 month contract extension effective from 22 August 2026 to 21 August 2027. The contract value has been increased by PS9,780 (inclusive of VAT) and the contract end date updated to 21 August 2027.

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
£20,424 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,424 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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