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title: "CPD/004/119/124; MHCLG - Standby Communications Agency - Contract"
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# CPD/004/119/124; MHCLG - Standby Communications Agency - Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb53dbbb-fd1b-42b0-9ed8-de0b6c33e154

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as the buying organisation for the contract titled "CPD/004/119/124; MHCLG - Standby Communications Agency - Contract." This contract falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service - Campaign Solutions framework (ref RM3774). The initial contract period commenced on 1st February 2019 and was extended until 31st January 2022, with an award value of up to £1,000,000, and the original tender period ended on 11th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advertising and marketing services, to engage with government communications campaigns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially those capable of delivering an 'audience first' approach. As the contract has already been awarded and is being extended, it provides an excellent example of a framework in which selected agencies may collaborate with the MHCLG on urgent and unforeseen communication needs across various policy areas.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes only. The role of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is to create great places to live and work, and to give more power to local people to shape what happens in their area. MHCLG requires agencies to work on any unforeseen and/or urgent campaigns which could be across a number of policy areas, and agencies will be expected to deliver an 'audience first' approach to meeting communications objectives. The contract is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service - Campaign Solutions framework - ref RM3774. Additional information: This contract has been extended for a further 12 month period - until 31 January 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9f61f2-9602-4d60-9b2b-5d719ed20c75 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | M&C SAATCHI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2021 at 09:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9f61f2-9602-4d60-9b2b-5d719ed20c75
- 7 Aug 2019 at 17:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9f61f2-9602-4d60-9b2b-5d719ed20c75
- 27 May 2019 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9f61f2-9602-4d60-9b2b-5d719ed20c75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb9f61f2-9602-4d60-9b2b-5d719ed20c75
  15th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83322917-de5b-44f4-9a39-414170129846
  CPD_004_119_124; Letter of Appointment (Standby Agency) - CF v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36757c0e-aa78-461e-91c7-9757fa0a576a
  CPD_004_119_124; Appendix B Statement of Requirements - Standby Agencies
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34c8f556-55c9-4d8a-b854-58f7464c34e1
  Contract extension

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government

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