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Pensions Communications Creative Agency

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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28 Nov 2016 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Pensions Communications Creative Agency" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on the design and execution of research and development services. This procurement, held in London, was completed with an awarded contract to M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited for a total value of £3,000,000. The contract period spans from 8th August 2016 to 7th August 2018, with the tendering process having ended on 31st May 2016. The procurement method used was a selective procedure under restricted conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the creative and communications sector, particularly for those specialising in strategic creative development and public service messaging. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this space particularly advantageous, as they can leverage innovative approaches to meet the requirements outlined by the Crown Commercial Service. Companies with experience in delivering impactful communication initiatives that resonate with diverse audiences would be well-suited to respond to similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Pensions Communications Creative Agency

Notice Description

The requirement was to develop a strategically thought out, unifying creative proposition to communicate what the pension changes mean for all people and employers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dd60249-a01b-43a7-9052-34cf6134b4f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb6b28-8e19-4c6f-9a04-44e01dbe90c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2016 - 7 Aug 2018 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&C SAATCHI (UK

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