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DIT Marketing: Strategic & Specialist Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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24 Apr 2020 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract titled "DIT Marketing: Strategic & Specialist Services," focusing on marketing services. The contract, awarded on 16th March 2020, is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery is located in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 31st January 2020, and the awarded value is £40 million.

This contract presents significant opportunities for marketing and advertising firms, particularly those possessing expertise in strategic marketing and campaign management aligned with international trade. Companies that can provide comprehensive marketing solutions and possess the capability to deliver consistent messaging across domestic and international campaigns would be well-suited to compete in this space. Given its high value and specific focus, it is an advantageous opportunity for large marketing agencies looking to expand their public sector clientele.

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Notice Title

DIT Marketing: Strategic & Specialist Services

Notice Description

This contract will enable the Department for International Trade to operate a streamlined Agency group model with a suite of capabilities available with a lead strategic Agency at the helm. The need for a domestic campaign that feeds directly into an international campaign, as well as consistency of messaging, is paramount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef5837b9-ed25-4f86-b21f-c0383930f1d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f999e8-afee-4400-9cf7-254f654dd6a4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&C SAATCHI (UK

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