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title: "GSS23491 - The Provision of Creative Design and Production"
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# GSS23491 - The Provision of Creative Design and Production

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e1221c0-6c47-4582-9a11-1e04fb00f1c1

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, represented by DESNZ, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of creative design and production services. The contract was awarded to Digital Unlimited Group Limited, with a total value of £3,000,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 27, 2023, to September 26, 2025. The tender period ended on July 27, 2023, with the contract awarded on September 26, 2023.

This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the business services sector, particularly those specialising in advertising campaign services. The contract is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide their services to government entities. The location for the service delivery includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and Europe. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement should consider engaging with DESNZ or similar organisations for future opportunities in this industry category.

## Notice

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology had a requirement to appoint a creative design and production agency. This contract was procured via CCS RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2: Lot 1 End to End Campaign Solutions. Variation 001 - change to the contract start and end dates due to a delay in contract signature.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e23eb4-6a9d-4c6d-ba47-8efdcd7baa92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2023 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Additional buyers | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGITAL UNLIMITED GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e23eb4-6a9d-4c6d-ba47-8efdcd7baa92
- 27 Oct 2023 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e23eb4-6a9d-4c6d-ba47-8efdcd7baa92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e23eb4-6a9d-4c6d-ba47-8efdcd7baa92
  7th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4606e5ea-52a7-4ab6-8e51-d621a91c8ad1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a60ccf1-96cc-4493-ac0e-12c761e75378
  n/a

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