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03 Apr 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Strategic Advertising and Creative Agency." This tender falls under the industry category of "Services furnished by specialist organisations" and the procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process. The contract has been awarded to M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited. The contract period is set from 19 December 2024 to 18 December 2026. Coverage includes multiple regions across the UK, such as North East, North West, London, and more, extending even to the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. Key dates include the tender period end on 15 November 2024, and the award date of 16 January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for agencies specialising in strategic advertising and creative services. Both SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) were deemed suitable to participate, reflecting the inclusive nature of the procurement. Businesses adept at audience segmentation, strategic concept development, and asset production will find this contract especially relevant. The collaboration with the Crown Commercial Service, a significant governmental body, not only provides financial benefits with a contract value of over £1.1 million but also offers prestige and the potential for further governmental contracts in the strategic services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Strategic Advertising and Creative Agency

Notice Description

We require an advertising and creative agency to lead on the development of our strategic concept, execution and messaging to target our key audiences, based on audience segmentation. This work will also include the production and development of assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0021cbb-a7a6-4642-974e-a44e29617690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1164c5b7-b212-4e4a-bb20-a517d535866f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,054 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,125,054 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 18 Dec 2026 1-2 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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited

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