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Communications Planning

VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND

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17 Aug 2023 at 07:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Communications Planning" was initiated by VisitBritain/VisitEngland, a public body governed by public law based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement method used was the limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to MG OMD, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract value is £2,000,000 GBP, and it was signed on December 16, 2022. The initial contract period is two years with the option to extend for potential total of 4 years.

This tender for Communications Planning services by VisitBritain presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the advertising and marketing services industry, particularly those experienced in creating channel plans and communications strategies on a global scale. Companies with expertise in providing communications solutions for diverse markets, both domestically and internationally, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extensive duration and significant value of the contract, businesses looking to expand their presence in the advertising and marketing services sector should consider participating in similar future tender opportunities facilitated by VisitBritain/VisitEngland.

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Notice Title

Communications Planning

Notice Description

VisitBritain sought to procure a Communications Planning supplier to provide a global solution to our Comms Planning needs - creating channel plans and communications strategies for all markets, domestically and in the UK.<br/><br/>This was conducted as a further competition from CCS Framework Campaign Solutions 2 (RM6125).<br/><br/>The proposed contract will be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods, so a potential total of 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitBritain sought to procure a Communications Planning supplier to provide a global solution to our Comms Planning needs - creating channel plans and communications strategies for all markets, domestically and in the UK.

This was conducted as a further competition from CCS Framework Campaign Solutions 2 (RM6125).

Procurement Information

This requirement was procured via a further competition using Crown Commercial Services RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2, Lot 2 Media Strategy & Planning. Following the evaluation of tenders received the contract was awarded to the highest scoring supplier against the tender evaluation criteria and weightings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f07c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024104-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@visitbritain.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 0BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MG OMD

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