---
title: "Communications Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f07c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND"
published: "2023-08-17"
---

# Communications Planning

Buyer: VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f07c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Communications Planning" was initiated by VisitBritain/VisitEngland, a public body governed by public law based in London, United Kingdom. The contract falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category, with the main procurement category being services. The procurement method used was the limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to MG OMD, a large-scale supplier based in London. The contract value is £2,000,000 GBP, and it was signed on December 16, 2022. The initial contract period is two years with the option to extend for potential total of 4 years.

This tender for Communications Planning services by VisitBritain presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the advertising and marketing services industry, particularly those experienced in creating channel plans and communications strategies on a global scale. Companies with expertise in providing communications solutions for diverse markets, both domestically and internationally, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the extensive duration and significant value of the contract, businesses looking to expand their presence in the advertising and marketing services sector should consider participating in similar future tender opportunities facilitated by VisitBritain/VisitEngland.

## Notice

VisitBritain sought to procure a Communications Planning supplier to provide a global solution to our Comms Planning needs - creating channel plans and communications strategies for all markets, domestically and in the UK.

This was conducted as a further competition from CCS Framework Campaign Solutions 2 (RM6125).

The proposed contract will be for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods, so a potential total of 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitBritain sought to procure a Communications Planning supplier to provide a global solution to our Comms Planning needs - creating channel plans and communications strategies for all markets, domestically and in the UK.

This was conducted as a further competition from CCS Framework Campaign Solutions 2 (RM6125).

### Procurement Information

This requirement was procured via a further competition using Crown Commercial Services RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2, Lot 2 Media Strategy & Planning. Following the evaluation of tenders received the contract was awarded to the highest scoring supplier against the tender evaluation criteria and weightings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024104-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | VISITBRITAIN/VISITENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 0BD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MG OMD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024104-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
- http://www.omd.com
- http://www.visitbritain.org
- https://visitbritain.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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