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title: "DIT Marketing: Strategic & Specialist Services"
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# DIT Marketing: Strategic & Specialist Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef5837b9-ed25-4f86-b21f-c0383930f1d8

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract titled "DIT Marketing: Strategic & Specialist Services," focusing on marketing services. The contract, awarded on 16th March 2020, is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery is located in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2022. The tender period ended on 31st January 2020, and the awarded value is £40 million.

This contract presents significant opportunities for marketing and advertising firms, particularly those possessing expertise in strategic marketing and campaign management aligned with international trade. Companies that can provide comprehensive marketing solutions and possess the capability to deliver consistent messaging across domestic and international campaigns would be well-suited to compete in this space. Given its high value and specific focus, it is an advantageous opportunity for large marketing agencies looking to expand their public sector clientele.

## Notice

This contract will enable the Department for International Trade to operate a streamlined Agency group model with a suite of capabilities available with a lead strategic Agency at the helm. The need for a domestic campaign that feeds directly into an international campaign, as well as consistency of messaging, is paramount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f999e8-afee-4400-9cf7-254f654dd6a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2020 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f999e8-afee-4400-9cf7-254f654dd6a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f999e8-afee-4400-9cf7-254f654dd6a4
  24th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70bdb968-7168-4a5d-88ae-7b031ae0bfea
  Contract (Redacted)

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