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title: "Provision of Media Buying Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "D V L A"
published: "2017-02-02"
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# Provision of Media Buying Services

Buyer: D V L A  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63b610c1-1c17-4877-8f87-ba986e64479b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of media buying services by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales. The contract, valued at £103,600, falls under the advertising and marketing services category (CPV code: 79340000). The direct award was initiated with the tender concluding on 1st November 2016, and the contract period runs from 28th November 2016 to 6th November 2018. The award announcement was published on 2nd February 2017.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying and advertising, particularly for those with experience in delivering campaigns for government organisations. Companies that can showcase their ability to manage large advertising budgets and demonstrate successful past performance will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method being a direct award indicates a more streamlined process, allowing established firms to leverage their expertise effectively.

## Notice

Media Buying for various campaigns

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d391e59f-ec10-4a7a-ac06-5714116f51ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2016 - 6 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,600 |
| 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 | D V L A |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARAT A TRADING DIVISION OF DENTSU AEGIS LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2017 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d391e59f-ec10-4a7a-ac06-5714116f51ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d391e59f-ec10-4a7a-ac06-5714116f51ed
  2nd February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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