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Media Services

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), operating under the authority of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is initiating a procurement process for "Media Services" within the advertising services industry (CPV code 79341000). This contract aims to establish a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement designed to serve Central Government Departments and other UK Public Sector Bodies, covering various sectors including Local Authorities, Health, and Education. The framework agreement is set to span four years, with the deadline for tenders for Lot 4 specifically extended to 15:00 on 28 September 2021, while the other lots remain on track for the original deadline of 16 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in media services, advertising, and marketing, particularly those skilled in strategic media activation, public sector media planning, and out-of-home advertising. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Cyber Essentials and possess the required certifications will be well-placed to compete for up to five distinct lots in the framework agreement, which collectively represents a potential value of up to £1.2 billion. Businesses that can efficiently cater to the diverse needs of public sector organisations and show innovation in service delivery will likely find this a fruitful venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of media services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all media services required by UK Central Government Departments. The framework agreement will be for a duration of 4 years

Lot Information

Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying)

The agency will provide domestic and international media buying services. The Lot 1 Scope and Specification can be found in the Framework Agreement: Appendix A - General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) Appendix B1, which is the Scope and Specification Appendix for Lot 1 Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying) Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to one (1) Agency for this Lot 1. The Potential Agency successful in being awarded to Lot 1 cannot be awarded a place on Lot 5. Please also refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework in regard to Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") and in regard to Bids from Consortiums and Holding Group of Companies.

Public Sector Media Planning and Buying

The Lot 2 Agencies will provide media planning and media buying services to public sector organisations, not including central government. The Lot 2 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B2: Lot 2 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to six (6) Agencies for this Lot 2. Potential Agencies successful in being awarded a place on Lot 2 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lot 5. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Out of Home Media

The Lot 3 Agency will be capable of providing specialist agency services related to the buying of Out-of-Home advertisements. The Lot 3 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B3: Lot 3 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to one (1) Agency for this Lot 3. The Potential Agency successful in being awarded to Lot 3 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lot 5. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Advertising Revenue Generation

The Lot 4 Agencies will provide services for monetisation of advertising real estate, fixtures and furnishings. The Lot 4 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B4: Lot 4 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to three (3) Agencies for this Lot 4. Potential Agencies successful in being awarded a place on Lot 4 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lot 5. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Service Evaluation and Performance

The Lot 5 Agencies will provide advisory, auditing and contractual compliance services specification for marketing communications services The Lot 5 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B5: Lot 5 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to five (5) Agencies for this Lot 5. Potential Agencies successful in being awarded a place on Lot 5 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lots 1, 2, 3 or 4. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c89f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023128-2021
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

92200000 - Radio and television services

92210000 - Radio services

92220000 - Television services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,035,800,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through 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
Postcode Area
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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