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Creative Advertising Services

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE

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30 Apr 2024 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Police Service has awarded a contract for Creative Advertising Services through a mini competition from the Crown Commercial Services Framework. The contract is valued at £8,000,000 and runs from January 1, 2024, to April 17, 2027. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender deadline was December 31, 2023, with the contract awarded on December 1, 2023. The procurement activities took place in London, England, in the services industry category.

This tender for Creative Advertising Services from the Metropolitan Police Service presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for this contract. Businesses with expertise in print, radio, TV, and online content creation would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The contract period provides a stable revenue stream for the selected suppliers, Digital Unlimited Group Ltd and Digital Unlimited Group Ltd trading as Unlimited and Pablo, helping them grow and expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Advertising Services

Notice Description

Mini Competition from the Crown Commercial Services Framework - RM6125 - Lot 1 - Campaign Solutions The MPS service covers a range of creative design services namely Print, Radio, TV and online content to support recruitment activity and the MPS marketing campaigns.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce456238-8c00-437b-86f1-94ae01f6a315
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/accc048e-598e-4310-a10b-d8ff83237db6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 17 Apr 2027 3-4 years
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
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW6 6LT
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Queens Park
Westminster Constituency
Queen's Park and Maida Vale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP

DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP LTD TRADING AS UNLIMITED AND PABLO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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