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The Provision of Creative Agency Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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17 Apr 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), has completed the procurement process for the provision of Creative Agency Services. This tender, titled "The Provision of Creative Agency Services," falls under the industry category of Advertising Campaign Services. The winning contract was awarded to FCB INFERNO LIMITED, starting from 2nd April 2025 and ending on 1st April 2027, with a total contract value of £10,000,000. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement and was aimed primarily at organisations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the advertising and creative communications sector. The high-value contract and the scope of work required, including strategic development, production, and distribution of campaign creatives, can offer substantial growth and exposure to the winning bidder. The procurement process's suitability criteria specifically encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it well-suited for both established large entities and smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in handling diverse policy areas and audiences would have been particularly well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Creative Agency Services

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking proposals for a high performing agency to support communications with strategic development, production and distribution of campaign creative across a variety of policy areas and audiences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84bd33f3-ffb7-44f9-9e24-d117130a3196
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06672e25-161f-4375-a52c-4ca5d2ea8864
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCB INFERNO

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