--- title: "Communications Marketplace" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Communications Marketplace Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0902bb46-9701-4d1f-b572-f236f96e58c1.json) ## Summary The latest update on the Communications Marketplace DPS Agreement indicates that the Crown Commercial Service is facilitating procurement for marketing and communications services across central government and the broader public sector. The agreement, classified under advertising material, is active with a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) design allowing specialist agencies to bid. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the agreement extended until 23 February 2029 to ensure continuity. The selective procurement approach utilising a restricted procedure suggests this is a large-scale contract valued at £260 million, with services deliverable in numerous countries including the UK, Belgium, and Australia. Interested suppliers should note the end of the tender period on 4 September 2027, followed by the contract starting on 5 September 2027. This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the DPS lowers barriers to entry, encouraging participation in government tenders. Firms specialising in various services such as multimedia, consulting, and sports-event promotion will find the framework conducive to showcasing innovation in communications. With the spend increasing significantly year-on-year, businesses that can leverage the dynamic categorisation of services—such as portable computers or audio-visual equipment—while aligning with government social value policies, will be well-placed to benefit. The agreement’s structure allows suppliers to demonstrate their capability in delivering services dynamically, supporting long-term growth in the marketing and communications sector. ## Notice The Communications Marketplace DPS Agreement will provide central government and wider public sector organisations with a means of procuring a wide range of marketing and communications services via a dynamic list of specialist agencies. Upon application to join the DPS Agreement, agencies are required to indicate which categories and services they are able to provide and bid for. The Communications Marketplace will be organised into distinct categories to enable Agencies to select all elements relevant to their service offering. Clients can filter the elements to produce a shortlist of Agencies to invite to a competition. The four (4) distinct categories comprise of: Services Audience Outcome Location for delivery Within these filters are further sub-filters that agencies can select to demonstrate the level of services they can provide. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates and timelines. The RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS has been extended for 17 months until 23/02/29 to ensure service continuity for public sector bodies and charities. This extension utilises remaining contract options and complies with PA23 transitional provisions, allowing time to implement a replacement agreement while maintaining access to specialist marketing and communications services The justification for the extension is: - to ensure continuity of service in a unique and specialist field. Government departments rely on Communications and it's related services to delivery a wide range of of initiatives and campaigns - the spend for this DPS continues to grow year on year. With a first year spend of PS3.1m growing by over 5 times it's value to PS16.4m in year two - support WPS and ALBs, spend from these sectors are growing in response to increased customer confidence and is in line with overall CCS business strategy -This DPS allows for SMEs to access Government tenders with lower barriers to entry. Government departments are keen to work with SMEs inline with social value policies - scope is consistently updated to reflect market changes and innovation like no other framework in the market can do. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a2c041-6317-45e9-a325-1d0a82627ef8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2029 | | Future notice date | 12 Jan 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2029 - 25 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £260,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 48 - Software package and information systems - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22462000 - Advertising material - 30213100 - Portable computers - 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment - 39154000 - Exhibition equipment - 48600000 - Database and operating software package - 55520000 - Catering services - 64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services - 71620000 - Analysis services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72416000 - Application service providers - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92100000 - Motion picture and video services - 92200000 - Radio and television services - 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services - 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 13:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a2c041-6317-45e9-a325-1d0a82627ef8 - 17 Jul 2024 at 09:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a2c041-6317-45e9-a325-1d0a82627ef8 - 12 Jan 2024 at 15:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a2c041-6317-45e9-a325-1d0a82627ef8 - 4 Feb 2021 at 11:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3ab722-8b64-41e3-91fa-ace99da3727d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63a2c041-6317-45e9-a325-1d0a82627ef8 6th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e3ab722-8b64-41e3-91fa-ace99da3727d 4th February 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:609030-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML TED Link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/978c46e7-7604-4153-bcd7-fb19e18faf41 Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ec2e713b-40cf-40f2-b419-e2e67662a740 Reserved rights for CCS DPS Agreement.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0c9fe89-0239-46f6-a871-a10aae2e3c2a Contract Notice Authorised Customer List.docx - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6cecdde-9a49-4081-81b5-ccb84ac09d32 RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS Bid Pack v10 - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dashboard?login=1 Supplier Registration Service - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018833-2021 RM6124 Communications Marketplace Contract Notice - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/marketplace/cmmp#research COTA_LINK - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001132-2024 FTS Link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a5c553e-51b1-4a4b-9f9b-639a4c8806b3 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020398-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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