Award

Young People's Futures - Lead Strategic and Creative Agency - con_12263

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Dec 2021 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Young People's Futures - Lead Strategic and Creative Agency" has been awarded by the Department for Education, focusing on advertising and marketing services within the UK. This procurement process is complete, having undergone a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £1,200,000, covers a period from 8 October 2021 until 31 March 2022, following the tender end date of 2 September 2021. The campaign targets young people aged 14-19, aiming to enhance their education, training, and employment opportunities.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, marketing, and creative services to expand their portfolios, particularly those experienced in youth engagement campaigns. Companies that can design audience-led strategies and develop branded campaign materials may find this tender aligns well with their expertise. As the campaign is set to evolve and sustain beyond the initial contract period, agencies that emphasise collaborative working and strategic evaluation will be well-positioned to benefit from future developments.

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Notice Title

Young People's Futures - Lead Strategic and Creative Agency - con_12263

Notice Description

The Young People's Futures contract has now been awarded. The campaign will target young people aged 14-19 (and their influencers), with communications about the education, training, and employment support options that are available to them, so they can get the best start to their working lives, employers can fill their skills gaps and the nation can Build Back Better from the pandemic. The key requirements of the successfully appointed lead agency will be to: - develop a brand and campaign strategy - design an insight- and audience-led strategic and creative approach, based on collaborative working and co-creation with DfE partners and young people - plan, design and produce campaign materials for the first phase of the campaign - it's (soft) launch from January to March 2022 - ensure the campaign has longevity and can be used/developed further, beyond the initial contract period, ensuring seamless delivery after March 2022 - balance national communications alongside any regionally targeted communications as required - develop a testing and evaluation strategy (in partnership with DfE and partner research agencies)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7561d454-9073-4f49-8bd1-4ff47ac8911f
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Charlotte
Contact Email
charlotte.bullimore@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&C SAATCHI (UK

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