Award

Paid Search Services

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Aug 2024 at 16:24

Tender

08 Dec 2023 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited (OS) has concluded its procurement process for "Paid Search Services" in the marketing services industry category, located in Southampton (UKJ32 region). This tender, now at the award stage, was conducted using the open procedure. The contract, set to run for two years with potential annual extensions of up to two additional years, involves managing OS's UK paid search and app campaigns across Google, Bing, Apple Search, and Amazon Advertising. Key dates include the tender period's end on 15 January 2024 and the contract's active award status as of 24 March 2024. The plan includes a significant media budget approximating £750,000 for FY23/24, with total contract value estimated at £3,300,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for marketing and advertising firms, specifically those capable of handling diverse digital ad platforms like Google, Bing, Apple, and Amazon. The scope of work involves direct management of paid search campaigns and potential international activity, making it ideal for firms with a strong background in comprehensive digital marketing solutions. Companies, particularly SMEs, in the digital marketing, advertising, and direct marketing sectors are well-suited to compete given their agility and capability to deliver performance-driven results. The awarded contract underscores the importance of tailored marketing strategies in fostering brand growth, customer acquisition, and driving profitable sales. "Anything Is Possible Media Limited" has been awarded the contract, showcasing a critical business growth pathway by aligning expertise with OS's vision and marketing objectives.

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Notice Title

Paid Search Services

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Limited (OS) are looking to find an agency to manage all our UK paid search and app campaign activity across Google (including Performance Max, GACs), Bing and Apple Search as well as managing our Amazon Advertising to drive sales via Amazon. The term of the contract is two years with the option to extend for a further two years, extending one year at a time, subject to performance. OS may also be looking to undertake some international activity, and therefore there may be an opportunity to support some international activity.The paid search media budget for FY23/24 is approx. PS750k and this is paid directly to Google/Bing/Apple/Amazon. However, OS may require the awarded agency to make the search payments on Ordnance Survey Leisure Limited's behalf, if required in the future. If OS requires this service, it will be included in the retainer costs. The award of this contract does not guarantee this level of activity and spend, as this may fluctuate year on year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ordnance Survey (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance, and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. Further information on us can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. Ordnance Survey Leisure Limited (OSL) is a subsidiary of Ordnance Survey, and there may be some spend with OSL.We are working to ensure we are a foundational element for outdoor activity and adventure. Within the wider organisation, Ordnance Survey Leisure (also referred to as Consumer) is the consumer face of the business; the core brand carrier, showcasing our market-leading geographical information and ensuring that the brand remains relevant. In doing this we aim to build the brand, acquire new customers, inspire customers, and drive profitable sales. The purpose of this tender is to find an agency to manage all our UK paid search and app campaign activity across Google (including Performance Max and GACs), Bing, and Apple Search as well as manage our Amazon Advertising to drive sales via Amazon. The duration of the contract is two years with the option to extend for a further two years, extending one year at a time, subject to performance. OS may also be looking to undertake some international activity, and therefore there may be an opportunity to support on some international activity.

Options: The term of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend the contract annually for a further 2 years. Therefore if all extensions were taken the full term of the contract would be for 4 years.

Renewal: The term of the contract will be for 2 years, with an option to extend the contract annually for a further 2 years. Therefore if all extensions were taken the full term of the contract would be for 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0422a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025871-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2-4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Caroline Eadie
Contact Email
caroline.eadie@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE MEDIA

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