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Missions & Narratives

DEFRA

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has finalised the procurement process for the "Missions & Narratives" contract, classified under CPV code 79340000, which pertains to advertising and marketing services. The awarding stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 27th March 2025 and published on 3rd April 2025. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period commences on 3rd April 2025 and concludes on 3rd July 2025, and the value of the contract is £87,122.16. The services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in brand platform creation, particularly those aimed at enhancing communications for businesses and civil society organisations. Storycatchers Ltd, the awarded agency, demonstrates the potential for growth in this sector. Companies that excel in creating strong, inspirational narratives and brand identities can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios. The structured procurement approach ensures that qualified suppliers with relevant expertise can effectively contribute to and benefit from such government contracts. This contract specifically highlights the need for capable entities to address and improve DEFRA's public perception and internal engagement through strategic marketing initiatives.

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Notice Title

Missions & Narratives

Notice Description

Our narrative has been defined by others; our 'brand' positioning is passive, we lack a voice and an attitude to cut through; we require a new approach to inspire our internal teams and engage external audiences. A negative reputation impacts on our ability to deliver as an organisation and to work effectively with our partners and government, it also diminishes trust with the public. By creating a clearer mission with a strong voice we can be more effective and deliver more. We are looking for an agency who specialise in creating brand platforms for businesses and civil society organisations to enable strong communications positioning

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43df758a-8eee-4c8f-a13a-84bd7b11a1bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/178d5d50-abbb-4172-9e09-1d7d65ca8a8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£87,122 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,122 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 1-6 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
Network Procurement
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORYCATCHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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