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title: "Creative Solutions Agency for CCS"
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# Creative Solutions Agency for CCS

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a169bfe1-90b1-43f1-9c1c-0e72fea504f1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has issued a tender titled "Creative Solutions Agency for CCS," aimed at acquiring marketing services to support campaigns for SMEs and the wider public sector. This contract falls under the services category and is located within a delivery area that includes the United Kingdom and other territories. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1st November 2016, while the contract itself commenced on 21st November 2016 and is scheduled to end on 20th May 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marketing sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), which are encouraged to compete. The aim is to find a creative agency capable of effectively accelerating public campaigns, thus businesses with expertise in creative marketing and campaign management would be well-suited for this contract. Engaging in this opportunity could enhance their market reach and contribute to their growth in the public sector space.

## Notice

The provision of a creative agency to support and accelerate two campaigns for SME's and the wider public sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417ac85-49cf-4b73-b4b4-235d6890aad0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2016 - 20 May 2017 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KINDRED AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2017 at 16:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417ac85-49cf-4b73-b4b4-235d6890aad0
- 10 Feb 2017 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417ac85-49cf-4b73-b4b4-235d6890aad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b417ac85-49cf-4b73-b4b4-235d6890aad0
  10th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c40bf81e-5c81-4f08-a58a-e7da3f78d8b9
  Contract (redacted)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e59146f-dd12-4230-85ae-efab03ca9638
  Contract

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