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Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications - AWARD

ORDNANCE SURVEY

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03 Feb 2025 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey, a well-known UK-based organisation, has completed the procurement process titled "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications - AWARD". This contract falls under the public relations services industry category, with a focus on public relations management services. The procurement, aimed at enhancing business and international media coverage, will be of interest to those in the broadcasting, PR, and communication sectors. The contract, awarded to The AFO Network Limited trading as Markettiers, started on 22 January 2025 and will run until 21 January 2027. The project location is primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, including Southampton, and has a total contract value of £66,000 GBP. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in PR and media relations to collaborate with a major data service provider like Ordnance Survey. Companies that can offer comprehensive media and communication strategies, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to engage in such tenders. By working on high-profile projects that involve creating corporate profiling and thought leadership, businesses can significantly boost their market presence and expand their service portfolio. This collaboration is particularly beneficial for agencies aiming to demonstrate their expertise in engaging diverse media outlets and generating impactful communication initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications - AWARD

Notice Description

OS intends to appoint a Broadcast PR agency to support the in-house PR team in generating media coverage across business and international media outlets (including TV, radio and podcast channels). The appointed agency will work with the PR team to develop and deliver business communication activity and create corporate profiling and thought leadership opportunities. OS data is used by customers from business, government, and consumer markets and the appointed agency will produce targeted communication activity and messaging to promote OS's relevance and expertise to new and existing markets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45488ec2-1f80-4f7e-8fc3-64a87f2fec1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2367db5-0285-485a-881a-8c2b2e359edb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2027 1-2 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
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
Caroline Eadie
Contact Email
caroline.eadie@os.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AFO NETWORK LIMITED TRADING AS MARKETTIERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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