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Marketing Creative Services - Domestic & International

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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09 Jul 2026 at 12:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade has issued a planned procurement notice for Marketing Creative Services, both domestic and international, aiming to support strategic communications objectives and ministerial priorities. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and will be conducted through a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The services will primarily focus on delivering Cabinet Office-approved campaigns that include support for SMEs, Industrial Strategy, employment rights changes, and trade and investment promotion. This initiative is intended to ensure that key messages reach their target audiences effectively. The process is slated to start on 1st April 2027, with potential contracts running until 1st April 2029, extendable to 1st April 2031. The procurement falls under the services category and is valued at approximately £10 million GBP, aiming for a maximum extent of £12 million GBP. The opportunity is located in London, UK, and is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the planned service structure and objectives.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the advertising and marketing industry, particularly those providing creative services. Companies that are innovative and adaptable, and have experience in executing large-scale marketing campaigns, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the procurement process is selective, businesses with a solid track record of collaboration in government-related projects and a demonstrated capacity to drive behavioural change through strategic communications may find this opportunity especially beneficial. Engaging in this contract could help firms significantly expand their market reach and enhance their portfolio, especially in government service sectors, while supporting notable public and economic objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marketing Creative Services - Domestic & International

Notice Description

This procurement will provide domestic and international marketing creative services to support DBT's strategic communications objectives and ministerial priorities. The contract will enable the delivery of Cabinet Office-approved campaigns, including SME support, Industrial Strategy, employment rights changes, and trade and investment promotion, ensuring key messages reach target audiences and drive long-term behavioural change. The service will provide the flexibility to adapt campaigns as priorities evolve. Please note that value stated within this notice is indicative, and the Authority makes no commitment to this value accounting for actual spend on a future opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c786
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064715-2026
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
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2029 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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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