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title: "Media Strategy and Planning Services"
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# Media Strategy and Planning Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84d8cf18-e849-4ede-bb1b-4b309e1bf80c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice in England has concluded the procurement process for the provision of expert media strategy and planning services aligned with its priorities and objectives. This tender falls under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to EssenceMediacom Holdings Ltd on 9th December 2025. The awarded contract is valued at £990,000 and spans from 9th December 2025 to 5th December 2027. The service delivery will encompass multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs, as well as VCSEs, to engage in high-level consultancy roles within the public sector, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence. With an expansive geographical reach, businesses specialising in media strategy and planning services, particularly those with experience in consultancy and marketing management, can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and foster growth. The existing framework agreement facilitates entry for firms prepared to deliver quality support in line with the Ministry's strategic goals, opening doors for qualified entities in this dynamic sector.

## Notice

The provision of expert media strategy and planning services in line with the MoJ's priorities, outcomes, and objectives

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dfecc-6023-4660-a8bf-c99230a1b3c6 |
| 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 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENCEMEDIACOM HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dfecc-6023-4660-a8bf-c99230a1b3c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4dfecc-6023-4660-a8bf-c99230a1b3c6
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1a9f811-6e07-4291-b0f2-7f4f18738ee4
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