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Marketing Services 1 year extension option exercised

MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION

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31 May 2021 at 18:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is currently involved in a completed procurement process regarding a one-year extension of its Marketing Services contract, valued at £270,000. This contract falls within the marketing services industry category and encompasses a range of services including public relations, digital marketing, and production services, particularly focusing on Covid 19 and vaccine-related campaigns. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the contract period ran from 2 January 2019 to 1 January 2022, with the last date for tender submission being 8 November 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marketing sector, especially those providing PR, digital marketing, and related services. Companies with experience in managing public health campaigns, particularly in the context of Covid 19, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find that they can leverage their agility and specialised expertise to secure a foothold in this competitive space, given the expansive marketing activities needed by the MHRA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing Services 1 year extension option exercised

Notice Description

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is exercising its optional extension period of one year for its Marketing Services contracts covering the following marketing areas: - PR services - Digital marketing and social media services - Production services The MHRA will issue briefs for the various marketing activities (within scope) as required. These will include campaigns relating to Covid 19 and vaccines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f7c0ac5-2cb3-4b2e-a720-dd44e7cfe758
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2019 - 1 Jan 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHRA BUYER ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Procurement - Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Contact Email
purchasing@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

TANTRWM DIGITAL MEDIA

UNLIMITED GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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