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title: "DHSC Media Buying"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE"
published: "2019-05-10"
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# DHSC Media Buying

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03752751-273a-4fec-aa57-d2df528ef17a

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a tender for "DHSC Media Buying," valued at £9 million, under the advertising campaign services category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 14 December 2018 and runs until 22 May 2022. This procurement pertains to media buying across various channels, covering the UK and overseas territories, and highlights the importance of advertising in the health sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and media services, particularly those equipped to handle diverse media channels both online and offline. Companies with expertise in large-scale advertising campaigns and existing frameworks may find this a suitable competition, especially those capable of managing government contracts. The awarded contract to Manning Gottlieb OMD illustrates the potential for robust partnerships in this field, encouraging similar firms to explore future procurement opportunities within the public health domain.

## Notice

This agreement enables DHSC buy media channels from a single supplier, Manning Gottlieb OMD (a division of OMD Group Ltd), who have set up a DHSC media team to buy across all off and online channels in the UK and overseas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2040792-de9f-4f6c-b7cc-36696ccb0add |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2018 - 22 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 10 May 2019 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2040792-de9f-4f6c-b7cc-36696ccb0add

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2040792-de9f-4f6c-b7cc-36696ccb0add
  10th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebe13e7d-e8d7-4e0f-a306-7418f640f336
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care

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