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title: "RM6003 Media Buying Award Notice"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-10-04"
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# RM6003 Media Buying Award Notice

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1418c1b-27b8-4d83-a62d-8c7826d75b73

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, issuing a contract titled "RM6003 Media Buying Award Notice," which falls within the advertising services industry. The contract was awarded for a value of £800 million and is focused on providing central government and the wider public sector with effective media buying services to enhance communication campaigns while ensuring value for taxpayers. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period concluding on 19 March 2018, while the contract period extends from 7 November 2018 to 21 May 2022. The relevant delivery addresses include various locations both within the UK and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advertising and media services, including large media buying agencies capable of delivering comprehensive integrated campaigns for government clients. Companies with a proven track record in media strategy, customer service, and value management would be well-suited to compete in this space, enabling them to engage with public sector entities and expand their market reach considerably.

## Notice

The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to provide central government (and the wider public sector) with a new, open and transparent approach for the media buying agency, to provide the best possible outcomes for communication campaigns whilst providing value for the taxpayer. The successful media buying agency is capable of providing excellent customer service, as well as delivering value for money. They will work in partnership with media buying agencies to deliver the media buying aspect of fully integrated campaigns for government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d897d-5b25-47b7-9871-f297df9328da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2018 - 21 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000,000 |
| 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 | OMD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 92200000 - Radio and television services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d897d-5b25-47b7-9871-f297df9328da
- 4 Oct 2018 at 07:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d897d-5b25-47b7-9871-f297df9328da
- 26 Jun 2018 at 07:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d897d-5b25-47b7-9871-f297df9328da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b40d897d-5b25-47b7-9871-f297df9328da
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a94aa4b0-6f11-4c3c-8ebc-c6cfb39f3b12
  Redacted Framework Agreement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5836360-8a7f-40a4-ba1b-d7d405fb7445
  Redacted Attachment 6 - Framework Agreement Terms and Conditions and Schedules FINAL amended 3.10.18.docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/198d1a0d-4f88-429a-825a-3045db2966af
  Redacted Framework Agreement

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

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