Marketing Services for XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry) & The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern)

ARRIVA UK TRAINS

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Summary of the contracting process

ARRIVA UK TRAINS LIMITED is seeking a dynamic full-service marketing agency to provide marketing services for CrossCountry and Chiltern Railway companies. This tender, tagged as active and classified under marketing services (CPV 79342000), calls for creative development, media planning and buying, social media management, research, and marketing strategies. The procurement method is selective through a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and interested agencies must submit their notes of interest by email to Tom Baker at bakertom@arriva.co.uk by 17 January 2025. The contract duration is set to 720 days, with potential for renewal details provided in the main tender document. The tender targets specific UK regions, including UKF1, UKG3, UKH, and UKJ1, requiring the agency to have offices in these locations to understand local route challenges.

This tender offers significant opportunities for a marketing agency with comprehensive capabilities and a strategic approach to support business growth for CrossCountry and Chiltern. Businesses that excel in innovative concepts, budget efficiencies, and a proven track record of driving brand growth are well-suited for this opportunity. Agencies must also demonstrate professionalism, agility in responding to market changes, and effective collaboration with internal teams, elevating brand presence and supporting long-term objectives. This procurement process presents an ideal growth platform for marketing companies that can bring substantial value through creative and strategic alignment with ARRIVA UK TRAINS LIMITED's objectives.

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Marketing Services for XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry) & The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern)

ARRIVA UK TRAINS

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

17th December 2024 10:17:08 AM

Tender Deadline

17th January 2025 17:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Two Train Operating Companies (TOC's) within the Arriva UK Trains Group - CrossCountry and Chiltern - are seeking a dynamic full integrated service marketing agency to deliver an integrated suite of services, including creative development, media planning and buying, social media, research and marketing & communications strategy. The ideal agency will possess an in-house team capable of comprehensive solutions and be willing to immerse in our business. Please submit your note of interest in email to: bakertom@arriva.co.uk Due to rail franchising requirements, there will be a requirement for termination for convenience on 3 months notice and the contract will also need to be able to be transferred to a public sector operator.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Negotiated Procedure With Prior Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79342000

CPV Division(s)

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

ARRIVA UK TRAINS

Buyer Name

Tom Baker

Buyer Email

bakertom@arriva.co.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

SUNDERLAND

United Kingdom

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Marketing Services for XC Trains Limited (CrossCountry) & The Chiltern Railway Company Limited (Chiltern)

ARRIVA UK TRAINS

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