Planning

Media Management

EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 15:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East West Rail Company Limited, involves a planned project titled "Media Management," focused on marketing management consultancy services within the public authority and central government sector. This procurement, situated in Milton Keynes (UKJ12 region), is in the planning stage as of 26 May 2026, with key dates indicating that the contract period is set from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2031. The procurement method is selective, employing an award under a framework, with an estimated value of £4,000,000 gross. The legal basis for this procurement is referenced under UKPGA 2023/54, and it falls under the services category with a special regime for utilities, making it above threshold.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing management consultancy to engage with a significant central government project. It presents a promising growth avenue for those with capabilities in comprehensive media management, able to navigate the complexities of working within a public authority framework. Companies that can provide robust marketing strategies, especially those experienced with large-scale projects in the utilities sector, and that meet the competitive prerequisites of the procurement, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The long duration of the contract period further enhances the potential for sustained business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Management

Notice Description

Media management support for East West Rail Detail provided is indicative information only and subject to governance and funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a44c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049039-2026
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAIL COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1EN
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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