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RM6003 Media Buying Award Notice

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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26 Jun 2018 at 07:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, issuing a contract titled "RM6003 Media Buying Award Notice," which falls within the advertising services industry. The contract was awarded for a value of £800 million and is focused on providing central government and the wider public sector with effective media buying services to enhance communication campaigns while ensuring value for taxpayers. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 19 March 2018, while the contract period extends from 7 November 2018 to 21 May 2022. The relevant delivery addresses include various locations both within the UK and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advertising and media services, including large media buying agencies capable of delivering comprehensive integrated campaigns for government clients. Companies with a proven track record in media strategy, customer service, and value management would be well-suited to compete in this space, enabling them to engage with public sector entities and expand their market reach considerably.

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Notice Title

RM6003 Media Buying Award Notice

Notice Description

The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to provide central government (and the wider public sector) with a new, open and transparent approach for the media buying agency, to provide the best possible outcomes for communication campaigns whilst providing value for the taxpayer. The successful media buying agency is capable of providing excellent customer service, as well as delivering value for money. They will work in partnership with media buying agencies to deliver the media buying aspect of fully integrated campaigns for government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d897d-5b25-47b7-9871-f297df9328da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

92200000 - Radio and television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2018 - 21 May 2022 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMD GROUP

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