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Media Buying 2023-25

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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26 Jan 2023 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Media Buying 2023-25" was managed by the DVSA - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, based in Bristol, England. This project falls under the industry category of advertising campaign services and was conducted as a call-off from the Media Buying (RM6123) CCS Framework. It specifically covers strategic media activation across a range of geographical locations, including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a framework agreement, with the completion and contract end date set for 13th June 2026. The procurement stage has reached the award update phase as of 5th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in advertising services, particularly in media buying across traditional and digital channels. The appointed supplier, Manning Gottlieb OMD, has established a specialised government media team to fulfil this contract's requirements, highlighting an opportunity for large-scale providers within the advertising sector to engage with significant governmental campaigns. Smaller enterprises and voluntary community organisations may find the scale and breadth of the contract less suited to their capabilities, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Nevertheless, the contract's structured framework ensures that experienced media buying agencies can provide comprehensive services on a substantial government platform.

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Notice Title

Media Buying 2023-25

Notice Description

This was conducted as a call off from the Media Buying (RM6123) CCS Framework. Lot 1: Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying) a sole supplier framework managed by the CCS for government departments to procure media channels from a single supplier, currently let to the Manning Gottlieb OMD, who have set up a government media team to buy across all traditional and digital channels. This contract will be used by DVSA for multiple campaigns. This is a contract extension to 13/06/2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25bc0bde-1b4c-4cf3-85cb-b48f1a15fc5a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£765,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2023 - 13 Jun 2026 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD

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