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Contract Award Notice for DfT Creative Service Agency

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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14 Jun 2021 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a contract award for Creative Agency Services under the title "Contract Award Notice for DfT Creative Service Agency." This procurement falls within the advertising and marketing services industry, having been procured through a selective method via the CCS Framework RM3774. The contract period commenced on 2nd April 2021 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2024. The award was announced on 18th March 2021, with the contract valued at £11,400,000 and delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various territories.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for agencies specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their agility and innovative approaches. Companies with experience in government collaborations or those familiar with framework agreements would be well-suited to compete, as they can provide tailored solutions to meet the DfT's strategic objectives over the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice for DfT Creative Service Agency

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for for the supply of Creative Agency Services for the Department for Transport. Procured via CCS Framework RM3774

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b8930b0-7735-40cd-9c64-5172455b7e33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8329b07-a67c-4ed7-a7fc-c3ac97488d23
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 1 Apr 2024 3-4 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VMLY&R A DIVISION OF WPP BRANDS (UK

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