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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has completed the tender process for media buying services to support its strategic and priority campaigns, including those of its Arms Length Bodies. The procurement falls under the "Marketing management consultancy services" category (CPV 79413000), with a total contract value of £8,500,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 16th September 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 13th December 2025. Services will be delivered across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large-scale marketing consultancies capable of managing extensive media buying processes. Businesses that specialise in strategic campaign support and possess the capability to operate on a broad geographical scale, including international territories, will find this contract particularly advantageous. The award to Manning Gottlieb OMD, a large organisation, underscores the need for substantial resources and expertise. While the procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it offers valuable insights into the competitive landscape of government contracts for marketing services.

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Notice Title

Media Buying Services for the Ministry of Justice

Notice Description

Media buying services to support strategic and priority campaigns for the Ministry of Justice and its Arms Length Bodies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52893292-13a9-4ce3-9971-2aae6f8f5e7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c807cac6-7184-4be2-b441-46abc3089989
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2025 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
Ministry of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMD Group Limited

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