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# Media Services

Buyer: THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c89f

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), operating under the authority of the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is initiating a procurement process for "Media Services" within the advertising services industry (CPV code 79341000). This contract aims to establish a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement designed to serve Central Government Departments and other UK Public Sector Bodies, covering various sectors including Local Authorities, Health, and Education. The framework agreement is set to span four years, with the deadline for tenders for Lot 4 specifically extended to 15:00 on 28 September 2021, while the other lots remain on track for the original deadline of 16 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in media services, advertising, and marketing, particularly those skilled in strategic media activation, public sector media planning, and out-of-home advertising. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with Cyber Essentials and possess the required certifications will be well-placed to compete for up to five distinct lots in the framework agreement, which collectively represents a potential value of up to £1.2 billion. Businesses that can efficiently cater to the diverse needs of public sector organisations and show innovation in service delivery will likely find this a fruitful venture.

## 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. The framework agreement will be for a duration of 4 years

### Lot Information

Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying)

The agency will provide domestic and international media buying services. The Lot 1 Scope and Specification can be found in the Framework Agreement: Appendix A - General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) Appendix B1, which is the Scope and Specification Appendix for Lot 1 Strategic Media Activation (Media Buying) Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to one (1) Agency for this Lot 1. The Potential Agency successful in being awarded to Lot 1 cannot be awarded a place on Lot 5. Please also refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework in regard to Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") and in regard to Bids from Consortiums and Holding Group of Companies.

Public Sector Media Planning and Buying

The Lot 2 Agencies will provide media planning and media buying services to public sector organisations, not including central government. The Lot 2 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B2: Lot 2 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to six (6) Agencies for this Lot 2. Potential Agencies successful in being awarded a place on Lot 2 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lot 5. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Out of Home Media

The Lot 3 Agency will be capable of providing specialist agency services related to the buying of Out-of-Home advertisements. The Lot 3 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B3: Lot 3 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to one (1) Agency for this Lot 3. The Potential Agency successful in being awarded to Lot 3 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lot 5. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Advertising Revenue Generation

The Lot 4 Agencies will provide services for monetisation of advertising real estate, fixtures and furnishings. The Lot 4 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B4: Lot 4 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to three (3) Agencies for this Lot 4. Potential Agencies successful in being awarded a place on Lot 4 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lot 5. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

Service Evaluation and Performance

The Lot 5 Agencies will provide advisory, auditing and contractual compliance services specification for marketing communications services The Lot 5 Scope and Specification can be found in the Attachment 10 Framework Agreement in: Appendix A: General Requirements Services Specification (applies to all Lots) and; Appendix B5: Lot 5 Scope and Specification Additional information: A framework agreement will be awarded to five (5) Agencies for this Lot 5. Potential Agencies successful in being awarded a place on Lot 5 cannot be awarded a framework agreement for Lots 1, 2, 3 or 4. Please refer to Attachment 1 About the Framework for information on Bids from Consortiums and from Potential Agencies who are part of a Holding Group of Companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023128-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,035,800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH 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

- 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

- 16 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023128-2021
- 15 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016685-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:298096-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e4ffbb0-1207-4701-996b-af69e9fa8c36
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs

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