Planning

Media & Creative Services

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS)

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Planning

24 Jun 2024 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is planning a tender opportunity for Media & Creative Services, targeting the marketing and advertising industry. This procurement process, known as RM6364, aims to provide services to central government departments and other UK public sector bodies. The contract is valued at £1.4 billion over 4 years. The tender initiation type is planned, and interested agencies will need to engage in market sessions from July 2024 onwards. The final agreement will replace existing contracts expiring in 2025, offering growth opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector.

The procurement process is led by the Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through the Crown Commercial Service. Interested parties are required to utilise an eSourcing system for this competition. The tender, set to take place in 2025, will involve multiple lots catering to various marketing and communication capabilities. Businesses providing advertising, marketing, creative design, and related services would be well-suited to compete in this planned tender, which aims to enhance options for government clients while expanding opportunities for suppliers across different sectors and markets.

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Notice Title

Media & Creative Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service, as the Authority, intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Media & Creative 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 & Creative Services required by UK Central Government Departments. This agreement replaces RM6123 Media Services which expires in December 2025. This agreement also replaces RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2 which expires in September 2025. The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of market engagement Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marketing & Communications Category (Marcomms) oversees 3 active Agreements covering the spectrum of Marketing and Communications capabilities delivering vital awareness, behavioural change and recruitment programmes and campaigns. The total contract value will be up to cPS2bn, including the largest Media Buying agreement in the UK. It should be noted that whilst the majority of our customers focus on the UK, that c10% of the spend is focussed on markets beyond our shores. https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/category/marcomms-research The Agreements are time bound, and typically have a fixed roster of suppliers. The Framework may be broken into Lots, to reflect more granular or specific requirements. In 2025 we will be taking the below framework agreements to market: Media Services (RM6213) Campaign Solutions (RM6125) Our aspiration is to put in place an Agreement(s) that continue to deliver excellent options for our Central Government customer base, but are even more attractive to the Wider Public Sector so that the benefits our suppliers and agencies bring can be delivered more broadly. Communications Marketplace (RM6124) - has been extended until September 2027. We will take feedback during this market engagement period to enhance the current offering, however, we will focus strategically on the replacement of this in 2025/2026. As we develop the replacement routes for these critical Framework agreements, we are engaging key stakeholder groups. Key Stakeholder groups include; 1. Business Partner - Government Communication Service - a pioneer in shaping the future solutions for public sector clients 2. Other Government and Public Sector Customers - Existing and potential 3. Agencies - Existing and potential agencies, including Holding Companies 4. Industry Bodies - including ISBA, IPA Additional information: This lot is for holding structure only. The final lot structure will be determined as part of market engagement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019326-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72416000 - Application service providers

72420000 - Internet development services

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79311000 - Survey services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79430000 - Crisis management services

79512000 - Call centre

79821100 - Proofreading services

79822300 - Typesetting services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

79961000 - Photographic services

79962000 - Photograph processing services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92200000 - Radio and television services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Jan 2025Expired
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
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3454102222

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
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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