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Secondary Creative Agency Services for HM Revenue and Customs

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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11 Nov 2025 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has completed the award stage of its contract titled "Secondary Creative Agency Services for HM Revenue and Customs" under the CPV classification "Advertising and marketing services." This procurement, valued at £2,500,000, involves the appointment of a secondary creative agency to support HMRC's marketing campaigns with fast-turnaround and targeted projects. The procurement was conducted using a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and resulted in the award to STEFFCO LIMITED (RESOURCE). The contract commenced on 20th October 2025 and will run until 20th October 2028, with services expected to be delivered across the United Kingdom, primarily focusing on strategic, advisory, and activation roles within marketing campaigns.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies involved in advertising and marketing to enhance their business portfolios by partnering with a prominent government department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, would find this contract advantageous due to its suitability criteria which encourages SME participation. The procurement process favours businesses capable of delivering swift creative strategies, development, and media collaboration, positioning them well to make impactful contributions to HMRC's marketing efforts. Companies that can offer innovative marketing solutions and adapt quickly to project demands are well-suited for such competitive procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Secondary Creative Agency Services for HM Revenue and Customs

Notice Description

Appointment of a secondary creative agency to support HMRC's marketing campaigns, focusing on fast-turnaround and targeted projects. The agency will deliver creative strategy, advice, and activations across selected channels, complementing the primary agency. Services include campaign strategy, creative development, asset production, and collaboration with HMRC's media partners. Contract awarded under RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c67a368-e600-4cad-8fb1-7ca2207a520f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7bddff-0ae7-4585-abdf-4e29dc32d9b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
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
SW1A 2BQ
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

STEFFCO LIMITED (RESOURCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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