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title: "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and International Communications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36f18f74-5696-466c-8d72-664163287cd7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2017-09-22"
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# Broadcasting Retainer for Business and International Communications

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36f18f74-5696-466c-8d72-664163287cd7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Ordnance Survey Limited, seeks to appoint a Broadcast PR agency for the project titled "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and International Communications." This project falls within the advertising and marketing services sector, with a contract value of £90,000. The tender was active until 12th September 2017, and the contract period runs from 2nd October 2017 to 2nd October 2020, covering delivery across the United Kingdom and further afield, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public relations and marketing services. Agencies with experience in generating media coverage and creating corporate profiling in both business and international markets would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful firm will collaborate closely with the in-house PR team at Ordnance Survey to enhance their global media presence and engage with diverse customer segments.

## Notice

Ordnance Survey (OS) intends to appoint a Broadcast PR agency to support the in-house PR team in generating media coverage across international and business media outlets. The appointed agency will work with the in-house team to develop and deliver international and business communication activity and create corporate profiling and thought leadership opportunities. OS data is used by customers from business, government and consumer markets and the appointed agency will produce targeted communication activity and messaging to promote OS's relevance and offering to specific customer groups.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce217ee3-8b30-44e4-a937-a63be9fb83dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARKETTIERS4DC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2017 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce217ee3-8b30-44e4-a937-a63be9fb83dd
- 6 Sep 2017 at 08:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bd9cf6-30a8-47e5-b82b-b1678bb945a2
- 1 Sep 2017 at 11:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bd9cf6-30a8-47e5-b82b-b1678bb945a2
- 29 Aug 2017 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bd9cf6-30a8-47e5-b82b-b1678bb945a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce217ee3-8b30-44e4-a937-a63be9fb83dd
  22nd September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80bd9cf6-30a8-47e5-b82b-b1678bb945a2
  6th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dde451b-0ebf-425b-9be5-775b393b331a
  BS0602.2017 Broadcasting Retainer for Business and International Communications
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f69d0b9e-41a8-4ead-b08e-4428e5dde72a
  BS0602.2017 Evaluation Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/904a55bb-b455-4dcf-a911-2b7030d76b29
  BS0602.2017 Company Information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ceb9509-74f7-40f5-bfd0-e65dac24185a
  BS0602.2017 OS Template Goods & Services Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2241d57-48f0-48b2-9fe6-ca5f23e04ea4
  Clarification Questions and Responses

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