Planning

Media & Creative Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

24 Jun 2024 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England, has initiated a planning stage tender for Media & Creative Services, with a total contract value of up to £2 billion. The tender is classified under the Advertising material category and is open for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a budget allocated for the years 2025-2029. The tender is scheduled to be published in 2025, with a contract period starting in September 2025 and ending in June 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the Advertising and Marketing services industry, especially those offering Media Services, Campaign Solutions, and Communications Marketplace services. Suppliers with expertise in areas such as Electronic mail services, Graphic design, Public relations, and Web design would be well-suited to compete in this open procurement procedure. The Crown Commercial Service aims to engage with various stakeholder groups, including Government Communication Service, Government and Public Sector Customers, Agencies, and Industry Bodies during the tender process to enhance the current offering and deliver benefits across different sectors.

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Notice Title

Media & Creative Services

Notice Description

The Marketing & Communications Category (Marcomms) oversees 3 active Agreements covering the spectrum of Marketing and Communications capabilities delivering vital awareness, behavioural change and recruitment programmes and campaigns. The total contract value will be up to cPS2bn, including the largest Media Buying agreement in the UK. It should be noted that whilst the majority of our customers focus on the UK, that c10% of the spend is focussed on markets beyond our shores. https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/category/marcomms-research The Agreements are time bound, and typically have a fixed roster of suppliers. The Framework may be broken into Lots, to reflect more granular or specific requirements. In 2025 we will be taking the below framework agreements to market: Media Services (RM6213) Campaign Solutions (RM6125) Our aspiration is to put in place an Agreement(s) that continue to deliver excellent options for our Central Government customer base, but are even more attractive to the Wider Public Sector so that the benefits our suppliers and agencies bring can be delivered more broadly. Communications Marketplace (RM6124) - has been extended until September 2027. We will take feedback during this market engagement period to enhance the current offering, however, we will focus strategically on the replacement of this in 2025/2026. As we develop the replacement routes for these critical Framework agreements, we are engaging key stakeholder groups. Key Stakeholder groups include; 1. Business Partner - Government Communication Service - a pioneer in shaping the future solutions for public sector clients 2. Other Government and Public Sector Customers - Existing and potential 3. Agencies - Existing and potential agencies, including Holding Companies 4. Industry Bodies - including ISBA, IPA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535ed5ac-12e9-4b31-b2f6-72e06ba0d16b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72416000 - Application service providers

72420000 - Internet development services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

79430000 - Crisis management services

79512000 - Call centre

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822300 - Typesetting services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92200000 - Radio and television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 25 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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