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title: "COVID-19 Media Planning"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a6ea4fd-2d40-4bb9-87f7-95efaf4e72d8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2021-07-28"
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# COVID-19 Media Planning

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a6ea4fd-2d40-4bb9-87f7-95efaf4e72d8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, specifically for a contract titled "Re: COVID-19 Media Planning," classified under the category of Radio and television services. The procurement method employed was a selective process, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has a total value of £6,000,000 and covers delivery across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The contract period started on 2nd March 2020 and is set to end on 1st September 2020. The tender was initiated as part of the urgent response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final award made on 1st March 2020.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the media and communications sector, particularly those capable of providing media planning services for governmental initiatives. Companies with experience in working with public sector contracts, especially during crisis situations, would be well-suited to compete. Given the high value of the contract, there is significant potential for growth for contractors that can deliver innovative and effective media strategies aligned with public health messaging.

## Notice

Provision of Media Planning related to COVID 19 for the Cabinet Office. The contract term was varied to expire on 31 March 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5d53af-4cd9-43c0-b40f-434e9bb18d69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92200000 - Radio and television services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 15:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5d53af-4cd9-43c0-b40f-434e9bb18d69
- 6 Jul 2021 at 12:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5d53af-4cd9-43c0-b40f-434e9bb18d69
- 17 Dec 2020 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5d53af-4cd9-43c0-b40f-434e9bb18d69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b5d53af-4cd9-43c0-b40f-434e9bb18d69
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ceead199-7a01-48d7-ac5a-437c4ca94d9c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e939c4a1-84ff-4954-a7c8-2b0174b773ab
  Contract Change

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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