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Advertising & Media Buying

Notice Description

Government Recruitment Service will soon be seeking a contract which can provide standard advertising and media buying services, whilst retaining some small elements of creative execution to further drive and enhance talent attraction optimising our centralised recruitment service. The contract value is anticipated to be just under PS5 million with a potential contract duration of *36 months (3 years) with an additional 12 months (1 year) contract extension. *To note, timescales are subject to change. There are 4 main areas within scope which include but are not limited to: Media planning, negotiating and buying Offering attraction strategy advice Media advertising such as print, digital, social Offering market insight A broad reach is required, therefore the supplier is expected to have the ability to access more than 140+ different media options. Requirements may include, but are not limited to the following: - Print press - Recruitment directory online and print (to support job posting onto sites, an example being for Times Top 100) - Television advertisements - Radio commercials or podcasts - Digital and social media posting - Digital and social media content creation - Billboards and poster boards - Job Board posting - Promotional materials - this includes flyers, brochures and posters (excludes all merchandise/memorabilia such as mugs/pens etc) - Promotional event advertising - Research / market insight - specifically linked to advertising (e.g offering geographical insight or research to aid media buying) - Creative development - such as photoshoots, videos - Create content for the Civil Service Fast Stream website, hosted on the Civil Service Careers website. - The supplier must have an understanding and the ability to ensure all content (including creative aspects) conform to Government Accessibility Standards. - Branding (EVP) development for Fast Stream specifically. As well as: Providing tailored campaign planning and media buying advice (inc tailored market analysis) for all new commissions, incorporating digital, social, print and online media and other specialist channels, job boards, job aggregators, search engines, programmatic advertising and channels Providing expert advice on the most suitable forms/types of media/messaging to include or utilise Provide in-campaign performance reporting Providing bespoke copy production, copy-writing, copy editing and creative input, as required Working with media providers to ensure that advertising campaigns are delivering Working with other third-parties is permissible for the sole purpose of meeting advertising requirements It's not possible to predict the volume of work that the supplier can expect to receive. However, it is not uncommon for work flow to follow a trend of peaks and troughs, sometimes with rapid and significant changes in volume. We can say that historically the average number of campaigns commissioned per annum is circa 200 (averaging 17 per month). It is not unusual for a number of large and complex campaigns to be commissioned at the same time, therefore the ability for a supplier to be adaptable and flexible is essential. The contract awarded will include no obligation on the buyer regarding minimum spend or work volume. Should the procurement go ahead, the potential route to market may be via the RM6124 Communications Marketplace, which is a Dynamic Purchasing System framework. If you are not already registered you will need to visit the following webpage to register as a new supplier: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps Crown Commercial Services or Cabinet Office & HM Treasury Commercial Team may coordinate the procurement on behalf of Government Recruitment Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Introduction Please note, there is no commitment or guarantee that procurement activity will go ahead, this procurement is subject to internal approvals. This note is therefore intended for information purposes. The purpose of this note is to alert potential suppliers of a possible opportunity that may be of interest. Government Recruitment Service (GRS) falls within the Government People Group (GPG) which is hosted by the Cabinet Office. GRS is delivering a centralised recruitment service across the core UK Civil Service and some wider public sector organisations. We may seek a contract which can provide standard advertising and media buying services, whilst retaining some small elements of creative execution to further drive and enhance talent attraction optimising our centralised recruitment service. Scope of the requirement: The contract value is anticipated to be just under PS5 million with a potential contract duration of *36 months (3 years) with an additional 12 months (1 year) contract extension. We will be seeking a contract which can provide advertising, media buying with some aspects of creative design services for Government Recruitment Service and Civil Service Fast Stream and Emerging Talent. *To note, timescales are subject to change. There are 4 main areas within scope which include but are not limited to: Media planning, negotiating and buying Offering attraction strategy advice Media advertising such as print, digital, social Offering market insight A broad reach is required, therefore the supplier is expected to have the ability to access more than 140+ different media options. Requirements may include, but are not limited to the following: -Print press -Recruitment directory online and print (to support job posting onto sites, an example being for Times Top 100) -Television advertisements -Radio commercials or podcasts -Digital and social media posting -Digital and Social media content creation -Billboards and poster boards -Job Board posting -Promotional materials - this includes flyers, brochures and posters (excludes all merchandise/memorabilia such as mugs/pens etc) Promotional event advertising -Research / market insight - specifically linked to advertising (eg offering geographical insight or research to aid media buying) -Creative development - such as photoshoots, videos -Create content for the Civil Service Fast Stream website, hosted on the Civil Service Careers website. -An understanding and ability to ensure all content (including creative aspects) conform to Government Accessibility Standards. -Branding (EVP) development for Fast Stream specifically. As well as: - Providing tailored campaign planning and media buying advice (inc tailored market analysis) for all new commissions, incorporating digital, social, print and online media and other specialist channels, job boards, job aggregators, Search Engines, programmatic advertising and channels - Providing expert advice on the most suitable forms/types of media/messaging to include or utilise - Provide in-campaign performance reporting - Providing bespoke copy production, copy-writing, copy editing and creative input, as required - Working with media providers to ensure that advertising campaigns are delivering - Working with other third-parties is permissible for the sole purpose of meeting advertising requirements Volume: It's not possible to predict the volume of work that the supplier can expect to receive. However, it is not uncommon for workflow to follow a trend of peaks and troughs, sometimes with rapid and significant changes in volume. We can say that historically the average number of campaigns commissioned per annum is circa 200 (averaging 17 per month). It is not unusual for a number of large and complex campaigns to be commissioned at the same time, therefore the ability for a supplier to be adaptable and flexible is essential. The contract awarded will include no obligation on the buyer regarding minimum spend or work volume. Potential Route to Market & how to register: Should the procurement go ahead, the potential route to market may be via the RM6124 Communications Marketplace, which is a Dynamic Purchasing System framework. Crown Commercial Services or Cabinet Office & HM Treasury Commercial Team may coordinate the procurement on behalf of Government Recruitment Service. What you need to do: If you are not already registered you will need to visit the following webpage to register as a new supplier: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps Register to increase your visibility to thousands of government buyers. Indicative timeline: Dates are subject to change, therefore this timeline is for indicative purposes only ITT launch; mid April 2026 (inc. period open for clarification questions) ITT close; early May 2026 Evaluation & internal approvals: Mid May to early June 2026 Contract award early June 2026 Other information: Potential suppliers will not be prejudiced by any response to this PIN and a response is not expected. This PIN does not formally signify the beginning of a procurement and does not constitute a commitment by the Government Recruitment Service to undertake any procurement exercise.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f47
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025315-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Dynamic
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342200 - Promotional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 12 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: LONDON
Postcode: SW1A 2AS
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

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