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title: "RM5707 SO-9901 Communications Media Planning"
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buyer: "Crown Commercial Service"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# RM5707 SO-9901 Communications Media Planning

Buyer: Crown Commercial Service  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce102d31-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service, the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process titled "RM5707 SO-9901 Communications Media Planning" within the advertising services industry. This tender, valued at £300,000, sought to appoint an agency to deliver communications channel strategy and planning for various campaigns, including the THINK! road safety initiative. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29 June 2015 and the contract period running from 28 July 2015 to 27 July 2017, covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the communications and advertising sectors, particularly those with expertise in media planning and campaign management. Agencies of various sizes, including SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as the procurement process emphasises providing strategic services for governmental campaigns. Engaging in such tenders can enhance visibility, foster partnerships, and ultimately contribute to business growth in this vibrant industry.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) was seeking to appoint an agency to provide communications channel strategy and planning services for a range of campaigns, including the THINK! road safety campaign.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ffbc87-7c6a-4cc2-8233-e9d677cbda11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2015 - 27 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ffbc87-7c6a-4cc2-8233-e9d677cbda11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ffbc87-7c6a-4cc2-8233-e9d677cbda11
  21st September 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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