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24 Jul 2026 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process was conducted by South Western Railway Limited for the provision of strategic and creative marketing services, including account and project management and production services. Categorised under marketing services, it falls within the services industry. The tender was processed under a limited procurement method without prior publication due to an existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Communications Marketplace RM6124 framework. The procurement authority identified St Luke's Communications as the successful supplier with a contract valued at £4.5 million, signed on 30th June 2026. The procurement spanned various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, moving through to the completed award stage as of 24th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses excelling in marketing services, especially those capable of providing innovative strategies, creative excellence, effective account management, and seamless production and implementation. Given the award criteria, businesses that can demonstrate integration of strategic approaches with high quality and competitive pricing stand a good chance. The possibility of a two-year contract extension also provides scope for sustained engagement and business growth. Companies adept in thriving within a DPS setup, particularly within the extensive UK region coverage, are best suited to compete in such ventures. This contract represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to consolidate their presence in the marketing services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Creative Marketing Services

Notice Description

The Provision of Strategic and Creative Marketing Services, Account and Project Management and Production Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Strategic and Creative Marketing Services, Account and Project Management and Production Services

Options: 2 year extension possible

Procurement Information

The procurement was conducted through an existing the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) under the Communications Marketplace RM6124 framework that was lawfully established and advertised in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. All suppliers capable of delivering the required services had the opportunity to join the DPS, and the contracting authority is permitted to award contracts through the DPS without publishing a further call for competition. As a result, the award of the contract without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union or the Find a Tender service is lawful and compliant with the regulation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070147-2026
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY 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
SW1P 4DR
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST LUKE'S COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

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