Rail Network Customer Interfaces Merger: Structure, Purpose & Principles

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Notice Title

Rail Network Customer Interfaces Merger: Structure, Purpose & Principles

Notice Description

DfT Operator Limited ("DFTO") has placed this contract following a further competition procedure in compliance with the RM6124 Communications Marketplace. This contract for creative marketing services has been competed and awarded to support DFTO by developing a brand strategy and brand experience framework in support of Rail Network Customer Interfaces Merger: Structure, Purpose & Principles (the "Requirement").

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for creative marketing services that will support DFTO by developing an overarching brand strategy and brand experience framework in support of Rail Network Customer Interfaces Merger: Structure, Purpose & Principles.

Options: Extension provisions up to a further 24 (Twenty-Four) months cumulatively at the discretion of DFTO.

Procurement Information

This contract has been placed in compliance with the further competition procedure of the RM6124 Communications Marketplace. The Contract Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-018833.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8ce
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065289-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Cancelled
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
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: SE1 8SW
Post Town: South East London
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Lambeth
Electoral Ward: Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency: Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: M&C SAATCHI (UK

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/dft-operator-limited

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