Tender

FW Services - Media Agency Services Distribution - Multi Site 0829

SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC invites proposals for a comprehensive media buying services tender under the title "FW Services - Media Agency Services Distribution - Multi Site 0829". This tender falls into the advertising and marketing services industry category and is expected to support the customer communications objectives of Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC and Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 7th May 2026, and the award decision expected by 31st July 2026. The project is set to commence on 31st August 2026 and continue until 31st August 2029, with a potential extension for up to two additional years. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, and it involves a selective procurement process.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for media agencies with expertise in strategic media planning and advisory services, media buying, placement, and performance management, as well as those skilled in regulatory compliance for utility services. Ideal candidates will be adept at managing diverse media channels to maximise customer engagement and value for money while ensuring brand alignment. Businesses that can provide comprehensive media services for large-scale campaigns could significantly benefit from a partnership of this scale. The collaboration would not only enhance the agency's portfolio in utility services but also expand its market reach, potentially securing significant growth in a competitive industry.

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Notice Title

FW Services - Media Agency Services Distribution - Multi Site 0829

Notice Description

Tender to provide media buying services to SSEN's for its DNO customers (2026-2029) SSEN (SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC and SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC) would like to invite proposals from trusted parties who are experts in their field who will provide specialist, customer-facing media buying services tailored to regulated distribution activities and public awareness campaigns. This includes the following. 1. Strategic media planning and advisory services to support customer communications objectives. 2. Buying, placement and management of media across appropriate channels to maximise reach and value for money. 3. Ongoing optimisation and performance management of media activity throughout delivery. 4. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of media performance. 5. Compliance with regulatory, governance and brand requirements applicable to a regulated distribution network operator. Aim To appoint a supplier capable of delivering effective and value for money media buying services that support SSEN's customer communications objectives. Scope We are seeking to appoint a media agency to support the SSEN brand and the delivery of its marketing campaigns for a period of three years subject to satisfactory performance and annual review with the option to extend, at SSEN's discretion, for a period of up to two additional years. The media agencies will provide wide-ranging support which will include, and not limited to, brand and marketing polling pre and post campaign, media selection and schedule development, covering a range of channels suited to our audience.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial Framework term will be until August 2029 with the option of 2 x 1 year extension years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031578-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 3JH
Post Town
Reading
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City North
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

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