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title: "Media Buying Framework"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-20"
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# Media Buying Framework

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eedbcc2b-030c-43ea-9aac-5223b71bdea1

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## Summary

Essex County Council is initiating a tender for a "Media Buying Framework" aimed at procuring advertising and marketing services, specifically under the CPV classification 79340000. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone set for an engagement end date on 10 September 2021. The Council, located at County Hall, Market Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1QH, England, is seeking potential bidders to conduct a market analysis for media buying services, encompassing various channels including digital, outdoor, radio, print, and more.

This opportunity could facilitate significant growth for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those specialising in media planning and purchasing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the tender is open to them. Companies equipped to deliver innovative media strategies and experience in handling diverse advertising platforms will be ideally positioned to compete successfully in this procurement process.

## Notice

Essex County Council are carrying out a market analysis for the Media Buying services. You must be able to plan, cost and buy media advertising, including (but not limited to): * Digital - display, social, paid search and audio * Outdoor and ambient media * Radio * Print * Addressable TV and VOD * Media partnerships Additional information: We would like potential bidders to complete the attached document and return by Wednesday the 8th September.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e442ca-f666-4495-9f97-c2bc6ee39a47 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 10:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e442ca-f666-4495-9f97-c2bc6ee39a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71e442ca-f666-4495-9f97-c2bc6ee39a47
  20th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7283d39e-fdc4-404d-9fd3-b9d96ee3412c

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