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Media Services

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS), has implemented a Pan-Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of media services titled "Media Services". This initiative, categorised under advertising services, encompasses central government departments as well as all UK public sector bodies including local authorities, health sectors, police, fire and rescue services, education, and devolved administrations. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being active from 14 December 2021 to 13 December 2025, recently extended until 13 June 2026. The contract, valued at £1.3 billion GBP, aims to replace the RM6003 Media Buying Framework which expired on 21 May 2022.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and media services to collaborate with multiple government departments and public sector bodies across the UK. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive media services would benefit from the large-scale, long-term nature of this agreement, thus fostering business growth through a stable and substantial contract. Given the extensive reach of the framework, both large-scale suppliers and those experienced in handling government contracts would be well-positioned to leverage this procurement to enhance their market presence and operational scale.

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Notice Title

Media Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of media 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. This commercial agreement is the recommended vehicle for all media services required by UK Central Government Departments. The framework agreement has been established for a maximum duration of 4 years. This agreement replaces the RM6003 Media Buying Framework which expires 21 May 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012976-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

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Further Information

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