Award

4000000

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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03 Dec 2025 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a contract for Marketing Creative Services, specifically catering to domestic needs within the advertising and marketing services sector. The contract aims to provide marketing creative services to support business and trade activities across the UK. This procurement falls under the services category, with a significant contract value of £4,000,000, and is scheduled to start from 1st April 2024, ending on 3rd March 2027. The tender process was initiated with a focus on the creative marketing services industry, with Accenture UK Limited as the awarded supplier following an amendment due to unforeseen circumstances.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing services sector, particularly those with expertise in creative services tailored for domestic markets. Large-scale enterprises like Accenture UK Limited are evidently well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities, providing innovative marketing solutions to enhance business growth for DBT. Moreover, the extended duration and removal of the annual £1M spend cap under the contract amendment create an appealing environment for service providers seeking long-term engagement in the sector, catering to the diverse needs of DBT. Businesses involved in marketing and advertising services can leverage this contract to solidify their presence and expand their service offerings in partnership with a prominent governmental entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4000000

Notice Description

Lot Information

Marketing Creative Services - DBT - Domestic

Contract for the provision of Marketing Creative Services Domestic for The Department for Business and Trade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05edc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079280-2025
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialmarevents@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ACCENTURE

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

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