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title: "Media Buying"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-08-15"
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# Media Buying

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f8fd98c-a2ca-49d8-a372-d9c167e82ff5

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service conducted a procurement process titled "Media Buying" within the advertising and marketing services sector. This tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, and it has now reached the award stage. The contract commenced on 1st October 2015 and is set to conclude on 6th November 2018. The procurement process took place across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a total contract value of £62.5 million. The award was announced on 30th September 2015, with a contract notice published on 15th August 2017.

This opportunity could stimulate business growth, particularly for large marketing firms capable of delivering extensive media buying services. Businesses with expertise in advertising strategies and media planning are well-suited to compete, as the contract involves significant financial investment and high-level service delivery. Engaging with such large-scale contracts could enhance market presence and facilitate long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Media Buying for MOD via RM1051 - Media Buying

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d03dd70-9317-4c2c-a13e-2069badbf287 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 6 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2017 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d03dd70-9317-4c2c-a13e-2069badbf287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d03dd70-9317-4c2c-a13e-2069badbf287
  15th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82d5e79a-9ccd-4381-8d67-bcbb9fe141a7
  Redacted Contract

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