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title: "The Provision of Creative Agency Services"
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# The Provision of Creative Agency Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84bd33f3-ffb7-44f9-9e24-d117130a3196

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), has completed the procurement process for the provision of Creative Agency Services. This tender, titled "The Provision of Creative Agency Services," falls under the industry category of Advertising Campaign Services. The winning contract was awarded to FCB INFERNO LIMITED, starting from 2nd April 2025 and ending on 1st April 2027, with a total contract value of £10,000,000. This selective procurement was a call-off from a framework agreement and was aimed primarily at organisations within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the advertising and creative communications sector. The high-value contract and the scope of work required, including strategic development, production, and distribution of campaign creatives, can offer substantial growth and exposure to the winning bidder. The procurement process's suitability criteria specifically encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it well-suited for both established large entities and smaller businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in handling diverse policy areas and audiences would have been particularly well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking proposals for a high performing agency to support communications with strategic development, production and distribution of campaign creative across a variety of policy areas and audiences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06672e25-161f-4375-a52c-4ca5d2ea8864 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | FCB INFERNO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06672e25-161f-4375-a52c-4ca5d2ea8864

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06672e25-161f-4375-a52c-4ca5d2ea8864
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f26eb54-738f-4be2-a429-a37828211466

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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