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Campaign Partnerships

FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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23 Jul 2026 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency (FSA), located at Foss House, Kings Pool, Peasholme Green, York, recently completed a procurement process titled "Campaign Partnerships" within the marketing management consultancy services sector (CPV code 79413000). This tender was managed under the Communications Marketplace Framework RM6124, with the procurement method being a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to Freud Communications on 13 July 2026, with the contract spanning from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, and the contract holds an optional extension for an additional year. The total contract value, including the optional extension, is £180,000. The tender's delivery site is in York, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business potential for companies specialising in marketing and communications, particularly those capable of strategizing and leveraging partnerships for effective audience engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance, as the suitability criteria cater to these organisational types. Participation in such frameworks can bolster an agency's portfolio, providing experience with an established buyer like the FSA, and opening doors to future opportunities within public sector communications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Campaign Partnerships

Notice Description

The FSA has appointed an agency to assist us in communicating with key audiences, particularly via the use of partners. This was run via CCS Framework RM6124 Communications Marketplace. The contract is for 1 year with optional 1 year extension. The total value is including the optional 1 year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52058e1-2fc4-4dec-96a9-13f366791391
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PR
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREUD COMMUNCATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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