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title: "Pensions Communications Creative Agency"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dd60249-a01b-43a7-9052-34cf6134b4f3"
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# Pensions Communications Creative Agency

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd60249-a01b-43a7-9052-34cf6134b4f3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Pensions Communications Creative Agency" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on the design and execution of research and development services. This procurement, held in London, was completed with an awarded contract to M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited for a total value of £3,000,000. The contract period spans from 8th August 2016 to 7th August 2018, with the tendering process having ended on 31st May 2016. The procurement method used was a selective procedure under restricted conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the creative and communications sector, particularly for those specialising in strategic creative development and public service messaging. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this space particularly advantageous, as they can leverage innovative approaches to meet the requirements outlined by the Crown Commercial Service. Companies with experience in delivering impactful communication initiatives that resonate with diverse audiences would be well-suited to respond to similar future tenders.

## Notice

The requirement was to develop a strategically thought out, unifying creative proposition to communicate what the pension changes mean for all people and employers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb6b28-8e19-4c6f-9a04-44e01dbe90c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2016 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2016 - 7 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M&C SAATCHI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2016 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb6b28-8e19-4c6f-9a04-44e01dbe90c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56bb6b28-8e19-4c6f-9a04-44e01dbe90c5
  28th November 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3935bb22-529e-4878-83d0-eada14a28562
  SO-10883 Contract

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