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Media Buying Agency Services

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 08:03

Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited conducted a procurement process for Media Buying Agency Services, classified under advertising and marketing services. This initiative aimed to appoint a media buying agency capable of reaching target audiences across the UK at minimal cost, employing research and understanding of demographic and media landscapes. The tender reflected the negotiated procedure method, beginning with a call for competition, which concluded on 24th March 2025. The contract was successfully awarded with a value of £4,000,000 on 13th March 2025, to Republic of Media Limited, showcasing its competence in managing advertising and marketing efforts.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media strategies, advertising and marketing. Firms with capabilities in delivering creative briefs, ensuring contractual compliance, and competitive pricing would have been ideal contenders for this tender. The process, involving electronic submissions, highlights the importance of digital fluency and agility in reaching business goals within the UK region. Companies adept in media planning and execution, as well as possessing insight tools to navigate the media landscape, stood a good chance to enhance their market presence through such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Media Buying Agency Services

Notice Description

This tender process was for the provision of Media Buying Agency Services and to appoint one media buying agency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint an agency who can use a wide range of media to reach a target audience for the lowest cost. The agency must be able to provide research and insight services, and be capable of demonstrating an understanding of demographics and the media landscape.

Options: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046361-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior 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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months 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
SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG

Contact Name
s griffiths-jones
Contact Email
sarah-griffiths-jones@severntrent.co.uk, sarah.griffiths-jones@severntrent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2477716919

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Ponciau
Westminster Constituency
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REPUBLIC OF MEDIA

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