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title: "Media Buying"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION"
published: "2017-01-03"
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# Media Buying

Buyer: EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a64bcfec-b226-4c5e-a448-f7db529bb315

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## Summary

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Media Buying" in the communications and multimedia software development services sector. This procurement was initiated through a tender, with the contract period running from 1st September 2016 to 6th November 2018. The procurement method used was a call-off agreement from the Crown Commercial Service, allowing for the acquisition of media space across multiple channels, both online and offline. The tender period concluded on 31st August 2016, and the award was formally announced on 21st October 2016.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media and communications services. Companies with capabilities in digital, mobile, and social media advertising, as well as those experienced in affiliate marketing and blogging, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The engagement of both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) is encouraged, providing a platform for diverse firms to participate in public sector contracts and contribute to impactful communication strategies.

## Notice

This contract will cover all media buying and we propose to use the Government framework to leverage best value deals for media space regionally, nationally and internationally. The agreement covers all online and offline channels, of which the most relevant to the Commission are: Digital, Mobile / Tablet / Text, Email, Affiliate / Paid-for search marketing, Paid-for social media advertising and blogging.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d171a-3d59-4424-8bc1-dc30d5e0d304 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2016 - 6 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M4 3AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2017 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d171a-3d59-4424-8bc1-dc30d5e0d304

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/742d171a-3d59-4424-8bc1-dc30d5e0d304
  3rd January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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