Award

Provision of Media Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, spearheaded by the Office for National Statistics, focuses on the "Provision of Media Services" with a primary focus on buying advertising space across various media channels. Categorised under "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment," this contract falls within the services industry in Newport, Wales, postcode NP108XG. Having reached the 'Award' stage, the contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded to Manning Gottlieb OMD, with the contract period running from 11th November 2025 to 13th June 2026. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender creates growth opportunities primarily for large media service providers, like Manning Gottlieb OMD, capable of handling substantial advertising campaigns across various channels. Businesses skilled in delivering cost-effective media purchasing and comprehensive communication strategies stand to benefit the most. This contract highlights the importance of being part of relevant framework agreements to access similar opportunities. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not deemed suitable in this instance, the opportunity indicates continued demand for expansive media services by governmental bodies, thus providing a benchmark for aspiring contenders in future procurements.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Services

Notice Description

Buy advertising space across a range of media channels

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fd9027e-3357-4c7f-8fe5-3db9956c4891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbcecbe2-9500-4a7d-bdd0-ffed8c28b0e2
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 13 Jun 2026 6-12 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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