Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN), in collaboration with the Mary Rose Trust, has initiated an open tender process for the appointment of a Media Buying Agency for 2024. This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category and includes services for various entities, including the Fleet Air Arm Museum, National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool, and HMS Caroline. The contract, valued between £2.5 million and £2.9 million, is split into three lots: Media Buying and Planning, Affiliate Marketing, and Brand Partnership Services. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th February 2025 and an expected contract start date of 10th March 2025. A Market Engagement Day will be held online on 27th January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media buying, affiliate marketing, and brand partnerships to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious national institution. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability criteria favouring small and medium enterprises. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio with high-profile projects across multiple UK regions, including the North East, South East, South West, and Northern Ireland. This contract could provide substantial growth prospects and increased visibility within the public sector.

Tender

Appointment for Media Buying Agency (2024)

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

10th January 2025 16:23:46 PM

Tender Deadline

10th February 2025 12:00:00 PM 17 days remaining
Contract Summary

This tender has been prepared and is issued by the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN Operations) in partnership with Mary Rose Trust (MRT) as joint operators of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (PHD Operations) for services required for PHD. Services are also required for NMRN across all entities including Fleet Air Arm Museum (FAAM), National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (NMRNH) and HMS Caroline (HMSC). These are split into three distinct lots which are; Lot 1. Media Buying and Planning (All Sites) Lot 2. Affiliate Marketing (All Sites) Lot 3: Brand Partnership Services (PHD and FAAM Only) All documents are held on Contracts Finder Gov.UK which can be . Clarifications are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk There is a Market Engagement Day which will be hosted online on Monday 27th January 2025 (1000-1200)
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-66a8b94c-c270-49a0-b97d-4536faa6225a

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79340000

CPV Division(s)

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

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

Buyer Name

Dave Hartley

Buyer Email

procurement@nmrn.org.uk

Buyer Phone

02392891370 ext 2042

Buyer Address

National Museum of the Royal Navy, Main Road, HMNB Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH

PO13NH

England

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Appointment for Media Buying Agency (2024)

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

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