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title: "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications - AWARD"
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# Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications - AWARD

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45488ec2-1f80-4f7e-8fc3-64a87f2fec1c

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey, a well-known UK-based organisation, has completed the procurement process titled "Broadcasting Retainer for Business and Global Communications - AWARD". This contract falls under the public relations services industry category, with a focus on public relations management services. The procurement, aimed at enhancing business and international media coverage, will be of interest to those in the broadcasting, PR, and communication sectors. The contract, awarded to The AFO Network Limited trading as Markettiers, started on 22 January 2025 and will run until 21 January 2027. The project location is primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, including Southampton, and has a total contract value of £66,000 GBP. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring a fair and transparent selection process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in PR and media relations to collaborate with a major data service provider like Ordnance Survey. Companies that can offer comprehensive media and communication strategies, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-suited to engage in such tenders. By working on high-profile projects that involve creating corporate profiling and thought leadership, businesses can significantly boost their market presence and expand their service portfolio. This collaboration is particularly beneficial for agencies aiming to demonstrate their expertise in engaging diverse media outlets and generating impactful communication initiatives.

## Notice

OS intends to appoint a Broadcast PR agency to support the in-house PR team in generating media coverage across business and international media outlets (including TV, radio and podcast channels). The appointed agency will work with the PR team to develop and deliver 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 expertise to new and existing markets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2367db5-0285-485a-881a-8c2b2e359edb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AFO NETWORK LIMITED TRADING AS MARKETTIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2367db5-0285-485a-881a-8c2b2e359edb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2367db5-0285-485a-881a-8c2b2e359edb
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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