Tender

Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications

ORDNANCE SURVEY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey (OS) has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a Broadcast PR agency for their "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications" project. This contract, classified under Public Relations Services (CPV: 79416000), aims to promote OS's relevance and expertise across business and international media outlets including television, radio, and podcast channels. The tender process commenced on 22nd November 2024, with the submission deadline set for 10th December 2024. Services are expected to be delivered from 27th January 2025 through to 26th January 2027. The location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the OS headquarters in Southampton (Postal Code: SO16 0AS).

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for PR agencies, particularly those experienced in corporate communications and media profiling across various platforms. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this opportunity. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their client portfolio, enhance their market presence, and leverage PR strategies to gain visibility and thought leadership in new and existing markets. The selection process follows an open procedure, ensuring a fair and competitive environment for all interested suppliers.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications

Notice Description

OS intends to appoint a Broadcast PR agency to support the in-house PR team in generating media coverage across business and international media outlets (including TV, radio and podcast channels). The appointed agency will work with the PR team to develop and deliver business communication activity and create corporate profiling and thought leadership opportunities. OS data is used by customers from business, government, and consumer markets and the appointed agency will produce targeted communication activity and messaging to promote OS's relevance and expertise to new and existing markets. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd1d5cc1-e3f4-47c2-bdd7-d0e4988cbb96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d76d740c-2029-4ad0-a109-f9862bc6dea3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
Caroline Eadie
Contact Email
caroline.eadie@os.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-bd1d5cc1-e3f4-47c2-bdd7-d0e4988cbb96-2024-11-22T12:00:55Z",
    "date": "2024-11-22T12:00:55Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-bd1d5cc1-e3f4-47c2-bdd7-d0e4988cbb96",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-556-527-BS.0527",
        "title": "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications",
        "description": "OS intends to appoint a Broadcast PR agency to support the in-house PR team in generating media coverage across business and international media outlets (including TV, radio and podcast channels). The appointed agency will work with the PR team to develop and deliver business communication activity and create corporate profiling and thought leadership opportunities. OS data is used by customers from business, government, and consumer markets and the appointed agency will produce targeted communication activity and messaging to promote OS's relevance and expertise to new and existing markets. Additional information: The Tender documentation is free to access and download on the following link: Visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os to access the (In-tend) supplier portal. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system, you can contact our Support team by phoning 0844 2728810 or emailing support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2024-11-22T12:00:55Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79416000",
            "description": "Public relations services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79416100",
                "description": "Public relations management services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SO16 0AS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "South East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (above threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-12-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-01-27T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2027-01-26T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d76d740c-2029-4ad0-a109-f9862bc6dea3",
                "datePublished": "2024-11-22T12:00:55Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/os/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-220369",
            "name": "Ordnance Survey",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ordnance Survey"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Adanac Drive, Nursling",
                "locality": "Southampton",
                "postalCode": "SO16 0AS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Caroline Eadie",
                "email": "Caroline.Eadie@os.uk",
                "telephone": "-"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-220369",
        "name": "Ordnance Survey"
    }
}