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GSS23491 - The Provision of Creative Design and Production

DESNZ

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27 Oct 2023 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, represented by DESNZ, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of creative design and production services. The contract was awarded to Digital Unlimited Group Limited, with a total value of £3,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 27, 2023, to September 26, 2025. The tender period ended on July 27, 2023, with the contract awarded on September 26, 2023.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the business services sector, particularly those specialising in advertising campaign services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide their services to government entities. The location for the service delivery includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement should consider engaging with DESNZ or similar organisations for future opportunities in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS23491 - The Provision of Creative Design and Production

Notice Description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology had a requirement to appoint a creative design and production agency. This contract was procured via CCS RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2: Lot 1 End to End Campaign Solutions. Variation 001 - change to the contract start and end dates due to a delay in contract signature.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e1221c0-6c47-4582-9a11-1e04fb00f1c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e23eb4-6a9d-4c6d-ba47-8efdcd7baa92
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2023 - 26 Sep 2025 2-3 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
DESNZ
Additional Buyers

BEIS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP

Further Information

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