Tender

CROSS Marketing & Communications

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is seeking a consultant to provide comprehensive marketing and communications services for the CROSS programme. This open procedure invites interested parties to submit tenders for services spanning campaign delivery, content creation, stakeholder engagement, and media activities. With a primary location in the United Kingdom and potential reach to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and internationally, this procurement process falls under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services (CPV: 79340000). The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 17th June 2026, and service delivery commencing shortly after from 18th June 2026 for a period ending on 19th June 2026. The procurement process is in the Tender stage as of the latest update on 28th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the advertising and marketing sector. The contract aligns with businesses adept in providing marketing and management consultancy services, promotional and campaign services, all of which are integral to the CROSS programme’s strategic outreach. Companies that specialise in delivering bespoke, integrated communication solutions will find this contract advantageous for showcasing their competencies on an international scale, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market reach.

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Notice Title

CROSS Marketing & Communications

Notice Description

UKAEA requires a consultant capable of delivering integrated marketing and communications support across campaign delivery, content creation, stakeholder engagement and media activity for Year 1. The Consultant may be required to provide communications planning and advisory support aligned to the evolving needs of the CROSS programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b50c0cae-e1a5-484e-b005-ad3d9549f511
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342200 - Promotional services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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