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title: "Media Planning Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# Media Planning Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-955f5662-3601-484b-99a9-80298fb79396

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## Summary

The DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS has completed a procurement process for 'Media Planning Services', which primarily serves the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) across various sectors including Beef & Lamb, Pork, and Dairy. This procurement falls under the Advertising and Marketing Services category, with a total contract value of £400,000 and a minimum value of £200,000. The tender period ended on 12 June 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 7 November 2018, lasting until 6 November 2022. The contract was awarded via a selective procurement method from a pre-existing framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in media and advertising services to engage with a prominent governmental body. Businesses that can effectively translate communication strategies into cost-efficient multi-channel plans, especially those with experience in both online and offline advertising, would be particularly well-suited to compete. This contract may also open avenues for collaboration with larger agencies or provide smaller firms with the chance to team up, thereby enhancing their visibility within a competitive market.

## Notice

Media planning services for AHDB - Mainly B&L, Pork and Dairy. Translating communications strategies into effective, cost efficient communication channel plans across all relevant channels including online and offline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ef9382-80fc-4618-9ab9-6f539782677f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDIACOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2018 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ef9382-80fc-4618-9ab9-6f539782677f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ef9382-80fc-4618-9ab9-6f539782677f
  17th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a58a4ac-1c90-41e9-a929-3da3e03e2f7b

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