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CROSS Marketing & Communications

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2026 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), based in Oxfordshire, recently completed a procurement process under the title "CROSS Marketing & Communications", designated under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services. The procurement targeted a consultant to provide integrated marketing and communications support. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Memetic Communications Ltd on 8th July 2026. The value of the contract is £20,000, covering a contract period from 8th July 2026 to 7th July 2027. The services will address locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those capable of managing comprehensive communication campaigns and stakeholder engagements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find a fit in tenders of this nature, and larger enterprises like Memetic Communications Ltd have demonstrated success in securing such contracts. Businesses with expertise in marketing management consultancy could also leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings across diverse geographical locations and stakeholder segments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CROSS Marketing & Communications

Notice Description

UKAEA requires a consultant capable of delivering integrated marketing and communications support across campaign delivery, content creation, stakeholder engagement and media activity for Year 1. The Consultant may be required to provide communications planning and advisory support aligned to the evolving needs of the CROSS programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/361b5077-90e2-4bdb-ba15-4b29b2042e01
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEMETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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