--- title: "Media & Creative Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2024-06-24" --- # Media & Creative Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f1de3809-17fe-4fda-9dab-39672494c623.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England, has initiated a planning stage tender for Media & Creative Services, with a total contract value of up to £2 billion. The tender is classified under the Advertising material category and is open for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a budget allocated for the years 2025-2029. The tender is scheduled to be published in 2025, with a contract period starting in September 2025 and ending in June 2029. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the Advertising and Marketing services industry, especially those offering Media Services, Campaign Solutions, and Communications Marketplace services. Suppliers with expertise in areas such as Electronic mail services, Graphic design, Public relations, and Web design would be well-suited to compete in this open procurement procedure. The Crown Commercial Service aims to engage with various stakeholder groups, including Government Communication Service, Government and Public Sector Customers, Agencies, and Industry Bodies during the tender process to enhance the current offering and deliver benefits across different sectors. ## Notice The Marketing & Communications Category (Marcomms) oversees 3 active Agreements covering the spectrum of Marketing and Communications capabilities delivering vital awareness, behavioural change and recruitment programmes and campaigns. The total contract value will be up to cPS2bn, including the largest Media Buying agreement in the UK. It should be noted that whilst the majority of our customers focus on the UK, that c10% of the spend is focussed on markets beyond our shores. https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/category/marcomms-research The Agreements are time bound, and typically have a fixed roster of suppliers. The Framework may be broken into Lots, to reflect more granular or specific requirements. In 2025 we will be taking the below framework agreements to market: Media Services (RM6213) Campaign Solutions (RM6125) Our aspiration is to put in place an Agreement(s) that continue to deliver excellent options for our Central Government customer base, but are even more attractive to the Wider Public Sector so that the benefits our suppliers and agencies bring can be delivered more broadly. Communications Marketplace (RM6124) - has been extended until September 2027. We will take feedback during this market engagement period to enhance the current offering, however, we will focus strategically on the replacement of this in 2025/2026. As we develop the replacement routes for these critical Framework agreements, we are engaging key stakeholder groups. Key Stakeholder groups include; 1. Business Partner - Government Communication Service - a pioneer in shaping the future solutions for public sector clients 2. Other Government and Public Sector Customers - Existing and potential 3. Agencies - Existing and potential agencies, including Holding Companies 4. Industry Bodies - including ISBA, IPA ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535ed5ac-12e9-4b31-b2f6-72e06ba0d16b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 25 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22462000 - Advertising material - 72412000 - Electronic mail service provider - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72416000 - Application service providers - 72420000 - Internet development services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79416000 - Public relations services - 79430000 - Crisis management services - 79512000 - Call centre - 79821100 - Proofreading services - 79822300 - Typesetting services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79933000 - Design support services - 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services - 92100000 - Motion picture and video services - 92200000 - Radio and television services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2024 at 14:44 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535ed5ac-12e9-4b31-b2f6-72e06ba0d16b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/535ed5ac-12e9-4b31-b2f6-72e06ba0d16b 24th June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/category/marcomms-research - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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