Planning

DSIT Comms- Creative Design and Production Pipeline Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) in the United Kingdom is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "DSIT Comms- Creative Design and Production Pipeline Notice." This process relates to the provision of creative advertising services under Lot 4 of the Media and Creative services framework RM6364, aimed at developing strategic campaigns on an ad-hoc basis. The procurement method is selective and involves awarding a contract under a framework, with a gross value of £3,000,000. The contract period is set to begin on 1st June 2026 and may extend until 31st May 2030, with the initial end date scheduled for 31st May 2029. This procurement is categorised under services, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services, with delivery expected across the UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for creative advertising agencies equipped to design and execute marketing campaigns that align with the strategic objectives of DSIT. Agencies specialising in advertising campaign services and marketing services, operating within the public sector and able to fulfil requirements under the Media and Creative services framework, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the competitive nature and substantial budget, this tender enables agencies to expand their portfolio and collaborate with a central government department, potentially leading to further business development and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

DSIT Comms- Creative Design and Production Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is looking to appoint a creative advertising agency under Lot 4 of the Media and Creative services framework under RM6364, developing campaigns on an ad-hoc basis. These aim to support marketing programmes designed to meet strategic objectives of DSIT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037154-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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