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Provision of Event Marketing Agency

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:50

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03 Feb 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has contracted Nosy Creative Agency for the provision of event marketing services. This procurement falls under the 'Event services' industry category and involves developing, managing, and delivering a co-creation and research event for young people aged 18-34, with a contract value of £95,000. The project intends to gather insights into the role and value of ONS surveys and create media products to engage young participants. The contract period commences on 6th February 2026 and concludes on 5th February 2027. The procurement method used is selective, with the selection made from a dynamic purchasing system, and the entire process is now in the award update stage.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for business growth within the event marketing sector, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its selective procurement approach tailored to involve SMEs. Businesses specialising in creative media production and event management, particularly those focused on engaging young demographics, would find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Those businesses capable of innovative engagement strategies and adept at forming meaningful insights through co-creation events will be well-positioned to contribute significantly to this contract's goals and potentially secure similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Event Marketing Agency

Notice Description

ONS to recruit a marketing agency to develop, manage and deliver a co-creation and research event with for approximately 50 young people aged 18-24 and 25-34 per event by 31 March 2026 to gather insight on the role and value of ONS surveys and identifying ways to boost participation. Also, to develop rich media products, using creative ideas generated at the event, to overcome barriers to participating in ONS surveys by young people aged 18-24 and 25-34.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdb58813-7d30-4ad0-a77c-94107f447953
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8109ad61-c773-4602-affa-cff7429da8e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2027 6-12 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOSY CREATIVE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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