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title: "Media Buying for Ministry of Defence"
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# Media Buying for Ministry of Defence

Buyer: HEAD OFFICE AND CORPORATE SERVICES (HOCS) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-439d9ac7-9fec-454c-8f93-f7ca03d64f1b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its Head Office and Corporate Services (HOCS), has recently awarded a contract titled "Media Buying for Ministry of Defence." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of advertising campaign services (CPV: 79341400), falls within the complete stage, with the contract period commencing on 26th November 2018 and running until 31st May 2022. The procurement method employed was selective and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21st November 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the media buying and advertising sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that may have the expertise in providing advertising campaign services. Companies specialised in media planning and buying can leverage this opportunity, as the awarded contract entails a substantial value of £112 million, indicating a robust market for advertising services aligned with government initiatives.

## Notice

Media buying services for the Ministry of Defence Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173429f2-7536-45c1-a173-a19b4d742e59 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HEAD OFFICE AND CORPORATE SERVICES (HOCS) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2018 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173429f2-7536-45c1-a173-a19b4d742e59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173429f2-7536-45c1-a173-a19b4d742e59
  26th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98ce8ac9-e871-4e64-bca4-41177b28399b
  Letter of Appointment REDACTED

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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