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Destination Nuclear Phase 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Aug 2024 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Destination Nuclear Phase 2" project, which focuses on delivering a cross-sector advertising campaign within the nuclear industry. This project falls under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services (CPV code 79340000). The purchasing method used was a limited procurement process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, due to the specialised requirements and the role of the chosen supplier, Cogent Skills Limited. The contract was signed on 12 July 2024, with committed deliverables extending until March 2025, ensuring continuity while a future commercial strategy is developed. The project is located in the UK, and the procurement stage is now complete with the contract awarded.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in advertising and marketing, especially those with a focus on or experience in the nuclear sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cross-sector campaigns can find lucrative prospects in such government contracts. The Ministry of Defence's reliance on specialised contractors indicates a strong preference for suppliers with proven industry-specific experience, making it essential for aspiring bidders to highlight their niche capabilities and past successes in similar projects to secure future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Destination Nuclear Phase 2

Notice Description

To deliver the cross-sector Destination Nuclear advertising campaign in its second phase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To deliver the cross-sector Destination Nuclear advertising campaign in its second phase.

Procurement Information

A single source contracting route was used for this requirement due to the pre-existing role of Cogent Skills Ltd within the nuclear sector. This route maintains committed deliverables until March 2025 whilst a future commercial strategy is developed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024451-2024
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
SME

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
£2,016,760 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20241 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bethany.edwards133@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COGENT SKILLS

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