--- title: "Media Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS)" published: "2021-05-28" --- # Media Services Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6b0.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting through the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is planning to launch a tender for "Media Services," aimed at providing a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for various media services across Central Government Departments and other UK Public Sector Bodies. This procurement process, set to begin on 1 July 2021, will involve significant contracts valued at approximately £1.2 billion over four years. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 4 August 2021, with the eventual contract award anticipated to take place by 30 December 2021. The services required under this agreement encompass a range of media planning and buying services, as well as specific lots for out-of-home media and evaluation services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising and media services sectors, particularly those with capabilities in strategic media activation and public sector contracting. Agencies that are Cyber Essentials certified will have a competitive advantage due to stringent security requirements on this contract, which includes handling sensitive information. Businesses that specialise in media buying, campaign services, and performance evaluation are encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement is designed to optimise media services for public sector operations, hinting at a breadth of work across a range of local and national authorities. Leveraging these contracts can significantly enhance a company's footprint within the public sector market. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of media services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all media services required by UK Central Government Departments. This agreement replaces RM6003 Media Buying which expires May 2022. The Agreement will have a 5 lot structure: Lot 1: Strategic Media Activation (media buying) Lot 2: Public Sector Media Planning and Buying Lot 3: Out of Home Media Lot 4: Advertising Revenue Generation Lot 5: Service Evaluation and Performance The list of above services is the current expectation but it is subject to change before publication of the Contract Notice. ### Lot Information Strategic Media Activation (media buying) Estimated value: PS900,000,000 (PS900 million) Single-Agency Lot: The agency will provide domestic and international media buying services Public Sector Media Planning and Buying Estimated value: PS90,000,000 (PS90 million) Multi-Agency Lot: The agencies under this lot will provide media planning and media buying services to public sector organisations, not including central government Out of Home Media Estimated value: PS30,500,000 (PS30.5 million) The Agency will be capable of providing specialist agency services related to the buying of Out-of-Home advertisements. Advertising Revenue Generation Estimated value: PS14,500,000 (PS14.5 million) Multi-Agency Lot: Agencies will be capable of providing services for monetisation of advertising real estate, fixtures and furnishings. Service Evaluation and Performance Estimated value: PS800,000 (PS800 thousand) The agencies under this lot will provide advisory, auditing and contractual compliance services specification for marketing communications services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012094-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE (CCS) | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 92200000 - Radio and television services - 92210000 - Radio services - 92220000 - Television services ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012094-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/upcoming - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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