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title: "Provision of an International Media Planning and Buying Call Off Contract 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2018-06-20"
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# Provision of an International Media Planning and Buying Call Off Contract 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a71cfdd-4517-4d26-9e94-0624b87ee701

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade is conducting the procurement of an International Media Planning and Buying Call Off Contract, with a total value of £9,000,000. The contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The tender has been published for completeness, clarifying that it is awarded to Carat Media Limited. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2017 and is set to conclude on 6th November 2018. The award notice was published on 20th June 2018 for transparency purposes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and communications sector, especially those specialising in international media planning and buying. Companies with experience in delivering services related to telecommunications and broadcasting would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with large contracts in this space can assist businesses in expanding their portfolios and gaining visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of an International Media Planning and Buying Call Off Contract awarded to Carat 'This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf6c4a7-a75b-4655-b3ba-66ca9c58e12d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - ITT |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 6 Nov 2018 |
| 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 FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | CARAT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf6c4a7-a75b-4655-b3ba-66ca9c58e12d
- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fd563c-6d3e-477d-8cf9-3b3faf125296

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf6c4a7-a75b-4655-b3ba-66ca9c58e12d
  20th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84fd563c-6d3e-477d-8cf9-3b3faf125296
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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