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Media Strategy and Planning Services

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in England has concluded the procurement process for the provision of expert media strategy and planning services aligned with its priorities and objectives. This tender falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to EssenceMediacom Holdings Ltd on 9th December 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £990,000 and spans from 9th December 2025 to 5th December 2027. The service delivery will encompass multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as well as VCSEs, to engage in high-level consultancy roles within the public sector, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence. With an expansive geographical reach, businesses specialising in media strategy and planning services, particularly those with experience in consultancy and marketing management, can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and foster growth. The existing framework agreement facilitates entry for firms prepared to deliver quality support in line with the Ministry's strategic goals, opening doors for qualified entities in this dynamic sector.

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Notice Title

Media Strategy and Planning Services

Notice Description

The provision of expert media strategy and planning services in line with the MoJ's priorities, outcomes, and objectives

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84d8cf18-e849-4ede-bb1b-4b309e1bf80c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dfecc-6023-4660-a8bf-c99230a1b3c6
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£990,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mojprocurementprofessionalservices@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSENCEMEDIACOM HOLDINGS

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