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Creative Media Productions

Department for Work & Pensions

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

30 Apr 2026 at 13:08

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

30 Apr 2026 at 13:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions, based in London, has recently engaged in a procurement process titled "Creative Media Productions," focusing on marketing services. This process, governed by the 2023/54 UKPGA legal basis, involved a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Despite being awarded on the 27th March 2026, an error led to the contract's termination on the 30th April 2026, with a termination notice issued to rectify contract documentation issues. This procurement, initially set to run until March 2030, underscores the importance of precise contract management.

The Creative Media Productions tender presents significant business growth potential, particularly for marketing agencies skilled in adapting and optimizing creative work for various media channels. Opportunities suit large-scale suppliers familiar with DWP’s core campaigns, encompassing Pensions, Labour Market, and Communications related to Fraud and Error. Although the initial contract was terminated, there remains potential for businesses with similar profiles to explore similar opportunities through governmental procurement, especially those capable of providing adaptive marketing solutions. Businesses should prepare for future opportunities by demonstrating capability in multi-faceted marketing services and maintaining readiness to fulfil government requirements swiftly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Media Productions

Notice Description

This notice is being issued due to an error with the linked UK6. In order to fix this error a UK11 notice needs to be issued. This notice is to enable the UK11.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039886-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work & Pensions
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

TAG Europe Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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