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23 Jul 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Social Media Influencer Agency aimed at bolstering its external communications. This contract, under the "Public relations services" industry category, involves a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract amounts to £200,000, and it spans from 26th February 2026 to 25th February 2028, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. The award stage of this procurement process has concluded, with Pepper Studio Ltd appointed as the supplier as of 25th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by engaging with a prominent government entity like the CMA. Businesses with expertise in public relations and social media strategy will find this contract highly relevant. The successful execution of this contract could enhance a company's reputation and open doors to further collaborations with similar governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

Social Media Influencer Agency

Notice Description

Provision of a Social Media Influencer Agency to support the CMA's external communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-960c6275-f37c-462e-99df-a097267133f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b430ac7f-7c58-4af0-9caa-61ef29cf65b9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2028 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEPPER STUDIO

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