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NPS Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relations Services Framework

NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT)

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20 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Procurement Service (Welsh Government) is currently concluding a public procurement process for the "NPS Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relations Services Framework." This framework aims to serve over 73 organisations in the Welsh public sector, including local authorities and NHS bodies. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the announcement made on 20th December 2021, and the related award signed on the 15th December 2021, for an active contract valued at £16 million. The location for the services is primarily in the Caerphilly region, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and marketing agencies, looking to expand their services in the media buying and public relations sectors. Companies with expertise in integrated marketing solutions, media campaign management, and public relations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Notably, multiple suppliers will be allowed for the integrated marketing and public relations services lot, fostering a competitive environment conducive to business growth across Wales and the UK.

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Notice Title

NPS Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relations Services Framework

Notice Description

The National Procurement Service on behalf of the Welsh Public Sector wishes to establish a collaborative Framework Agreement for Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relation Services.

Lot Information

Media Buying

This Lot will primarily be a function for buying media space and the placing of adverts and Public and Legal Notices in the chosen media, with the provision of basic design and typesetting. The award will be on the basis of a single source supplier for Wales.

Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relations Services

This Lot is to provide Customer Organisations access to quality agencies capable of providing creative solutions/advice and campaign management right through from concept creation to execution. Expert advice on appropriate media channels and purchase of media space. Experienced and skilled PR specialists for specific campaigns and ongoing PR support across Wales and the UK. Multiple suppliers will be awarded onto this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-105518
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=105518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement.peoplecorporate@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3007900170

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERPHILLY
Postcode
CF83 8WT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Bedwas and Trethomas
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

BRANDCONTENT

COWSHED COMMUNICATION

EQUINOX

FOUR COMMUNICATIONS

FRESHWATER

GOLLEY SLATER

JAMJAR

LYNN PR

SBW ADVERTISING

THE ORCHARD MEDIA AND EVENTS GROUP

UBIQUITY GROUP

WORKING WORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC383434
    NPS Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relations Services Framework - The National Procurement Service on behalf of the Welsh Public Sector wishes to establish a collaborative Framework Agreement for Media Buying, Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relation Services.

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