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Media Buying - Crown Commercial Services Call-off for DfE con_26038

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Oct 2024 at 16:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) has awarded a contract for media buying services through the Crown Commercial Services framework, specifically targeting "Media Services (RM6123)", Lot 1: Strategic Media Activation. The procurement process has culminated in a call-off contract awarded to Manning Gottlieb OMD, valued at GBP 19,900,000. This contract encompasses advertising and marketing services within multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement commenced on 18th September 2024, with a contract period starting from 25th September 2024 and ending on 31st January 2025. The process followed a selective procurement method, leveraging a framework agreement. The status of the award is 'active,' with the announcement made on 22nd October 2024.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the advertising and marketing sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements. Companies adept at strategic media activation and capable of delivering comprehensive media buying services will benefit from the visibility and scale offered by collaborating with the Department for Education and the awarded supplier, Manning Gottlieb OMD. Such opportunities can enhance market presence and provide a stable revenue stream over the contract's duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Buying - Crown Commercial Services Call-off for DfE con_26038

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** The Department for Education has recently awarded a Call-Off contract using the Crown Commercial Services framework, Media Services (RM6123), Lot 1: Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying). The Crown Commercial Services framework lot for Media Buying has 1 sole supplier awarded to it, and therefore the Department for Education has entered a Call-Off contract with this supplier for Media Buying services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbcd691b-01c7-4a2f-b0d7-0b49ddf88a61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05663a73-653b-4ff8-bb2d-f1af6095cd5d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£19,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.maidment@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD

Further Information

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