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title: "National Museums Liverpool Media Buying"
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# National Museums Liverpool Media Buying

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-847fdf11-da84-4a09-9314-a3f88bf735ca

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## Summary

The National Museums Liverpool is currently in the tender stage for a media buying project aimed at developing a paid media strategy from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, with a possibility for extension. The tender has an estimated budget ranging from £30,000 to £80,000 annually and it is open to contractors who can provide effective media buying support across various platforms, including digital, print, and outdoor advertising. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 28 February 2020, with all activities being based in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the media and marketing sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media buying and advertising services. Agencies that can demonstrate a strong capability in developing strategic media plans and delivering cost-effective campaigns tailored to diverse projects will find themselves well-placed to compete. The successful contractor will engage closely with the in-house marketing team to enhance the visibility of exhibitions and events at National Museums Liverpool's eight venues, thus providing a fruitful avenue for growth and partnership.

## Notice

National Museums Liverpool is looking to commission a media agency to develop a paid media strategy for the organisation from 1 April 2020-31 March 2021, which a view to a further year extension. Currently, all advertising and marketing activity is developed and delivered by the in-house marketing team. Due to a large programme of activity of exhibitions, projects and events, as well as marketing for the organisation's eight venues, there is a need to engage a media agency to support the buying of print, digital and outdoor advertising space. National Museums Liverpool is looking for an agency to deliver support in media buying for a variety of projects and exhibitions from 1 April 2020-31 March 2021, with the potential of a further year extension. The estimated budget will be between PS30,000 and PS80,000 per annum, dependant on the variety of projects. Contractors will be required to: * Provide detailed plans and recommendations on a project-by-project basis for media buying including digital, print, out-of-home and programmatic advertising. These should be based on a brief providing by National Museums Liverpool's marketing team including target audiences, locations and budget. * Provide best value opportunities for each campaign. * Report on results per campaign direct to their marketing contact at National Museums Liverpool at intervals agreed at the beginning of each project phase. * Provide quarterly reports on activity and results, as well as future recommendations, to the marketing and publications manager. The projects could include media buying for one of National Museums Liverpool's eight museums and galleries; for an exhibition; for a major event; or for a project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2229a3ba-360b-490e-a84b-58327fbdd195 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2JH |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79500000 - Office-support services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 13:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2229a3ba-360b-490e-a84b-58327fbdd195
- 31 Jan 2020 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2229a3ba-360b-490e-a84b-58327fbdd195

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2229a3ba-360b-490e-a84b-58327fbdd195
  24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84fab57c-5f62-4ecf-9cb8-04ffac4161bd
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ff45b35-3124-4317-beb8-3e465730d925
  Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/877c3274-1c77-4c11-9094-8fcdeb094d69
  Appendix B - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ef75158-c470-4b2e-bc1b-d445afd46ed5
  Q&A

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