Award

Employer Branding and Recruitment Media Buying

SELLAFIELD LTD

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Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Employer Branding and Recruitment Media Buying" was conducted by Sellafield Ltd, focusing on marketing services within the region of North West, United Kingdom. The procedure, identified under the CPV code 79342000, utilised a selective procurement method through a dynamic purchasing system. The tender status is complete and the award was made on 7th April 2025 to Penna Plc. The contract duration extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 with a total contract value of £3,275,000. Although the process is completed, the initial tender period concluded on 2nd January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in marketing services, especially those that have experience with dynamic purchasing systems. Although it was not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with established credentials in recruitment media buying could benefit substantially from similar future opportunities due to the strategic partnership formed in areas like the North West. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate growth through increased visibility and credibility within the marketing services space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employer Branding and Recruitment Media Buying

Notice Description

Employer Branding and Recruitment Media Buying

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f218c35a-bf5c-4ce4-9770-4cdf68103f9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a2c2c1c-eebb-4ec8-bf72-38daaff32204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,275,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,929,780 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
SELLAFIELD LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SEASCALE
Postcode
CA20 1DW
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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