Planning

GLA 82034 - Collaborative Media Planning & Buying

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

30 Mar 2022 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is planning a procurement process titled "GLA 82034 - Collaborative Media Planning & Buying" within the advertising and marketing services industry category. The buyer aims to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier to provide media planning and buying services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 11th April 2022, after which the official tender documentation will be accessible via TfL's e-tendering system. The contract will cover delivery across the UK and is anticipated to span a duration of four years with potential renewal options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for marketing agencies specialised in media planning and buying, particularly those experienced in behaviour change and recruitment marketing. Businesses capable of delivering integrated strategic planning, media purchasing, and consultation services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With TfL and the wider GLA Group as potential clients, companies that can demonstrate expertise in optimising digital investments and ensuring brand safety will find this a lucrative area for growth.

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Notice Title

GLA 82034 - Collaborative Media Planning & Buying

Notice Description

Transport for London (TfL) intends to commence a procurement process for the creation of a single supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of media planning and buying services. This notice intends to alert the market of the upcoming opportunity only. The successful Media Agency will plan media strategies and buy media space for marketing purposes, public consultations as well as recruitment campaigns. The Opportunity will be open to TfL, the wider GLA Group and London and Partners (together known as 'the Authorities'. Full details of the Authorities to be included as part of the Framework Agreement will be confirmed within the Contract Notice. The tender will be issued via TfL's e-tendering system - ProContact. Please ensure that you are registered to be able to access tender documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement seeks a best-in-class Media Agency that will deliver media neutral integrated behaviour change and recruitment marketing communications, strategic planning and implementation. This includes the ability to deliver paid for media partnerships and associated content development and delivery and consultations. Media planning and buying requirements across the Authorities are: * Media strategic thinking and planning * Media buying * Planning of other free or owned media that TfL or GLA Group may access over time. * Working in collaboration with the through the line creative agency and the roster of creative agencies or in-house creative teams to deliver integrated strategic planning and media neutral communications. * Inputting to the development of an agreed set of metrics for all activity, reviewing progress against them and providing recommendations on how to optimise activity to meet the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). * Optimising client investment in the digital arena and the implications for any client databases and websites Budget setting as part of the integrated communications planning process to reflect the planning and brand priorities for each fiscal year and beyond * Creating mobilisation plans in preparation to respond urgently to high priority / high profile briefs following an unexpected event * Keeping the client teams up to date on key market and industry developments * Clash management * Digital frequency management * Brand safety- regularly reviewing the requirements and ensuring brand safety guidelines are adhered to * Measuring and reporting on Ad Viewability * Ensuring any content created through partnerships meets the GLA Group's standards for accessibility. * Reporting on on-going campaign performance including media related metrics, Post-Click Automation (PCA)s, identifying learnings and recommendations for current and future activity. * Investigating and maximising opportunities for brand surveys by media partners at low cost or added value as part of a media buy. * Research and evaluation of activity including public sector polling, and econometric modelling. * Emergency processes - the ability to pause all communications based on agreed criteria and timelines.

Renewal: It is expected that a Framework Agreement will be awarded for a duration of four (4) years and will include break clauses as deemed suitable by the TfL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0327bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008485-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice URLs

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