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title: "FW Services - Media Agency Services Distribution - Multi Site 0829"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067d3a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# FW Services - Media Agency Services Distribution - Multi Site 0829

Buyer: SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067d3a

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC invites proposals for a comprehensive media buying services tender under the title "FW Services - Media Agency Services Distribution - Multi Site 0829". This tender falls into the advertising and marketing services industry category and is expected to support the customer communications objectives of Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC and Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 7th May 2026, and the award decision expected by 31st July 2026. The project is set to commence on 31st August 2026 and continue until 31st August 2029, with a potential extension for up to two additional years. The procurement method used is a competitive flexible procedure, and it involves a selective procurement process.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for media agencies with expertise in strategic media planning and advisory services, media buying, placement, and performance management, as well as those skilled in regulatory compliance for utility services. Ideal candidates will be adept at managing diverse media channels to maximise customer engagement and value for money while ensuring brand alignment. Businesses that can provide comprehensive media services for large-scale campaigns could significantly benefit from a partnership of this scale. The collaboration would not only enhance the agency's portfolio in utility services but also expand its market reach, potentially securing significant growth in a competitive industry.

## Notice

Tender to provide media buying services to SSEN's for its DNO customers (2026-2029) SSEN (SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC and SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC) would like to invite proposals from trusted parties who are experts in their field who will provide specialist, customer-facing media buying services tailored to regulated distribution activities and public awareness campaigns. This includes the following. 1. Strategic media planning and advisory services to support customer communications objectives. 2. Buying, placement and management of media across appropriate channels to maximise reach and value for money. 3. Ongoing optimisation and performance management of media activity throughout delivery. 4. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of media performance. 5. Compliance with regulatory, governance and brand requirements applicable to a regulated distribution network operator. Aim To appoint a supplier capable of delivering effective and value for money media buying services that support SSEN's customer communications objectives. Scope We are seeking to appoint a media agency to support the SSEN brand and the delivery of its marketing campaigns for a period of three years subject to satisfactory performance and annual review with the option to extend, at SSEN's discretion, for a period of up to two additional years. The media agencies will provide wide-ranging support which will include, and not limited to, brand and marketing polling pre and post campaign, media selection and schedule development, covering a range of channels suited to our audience.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial Framework term will be until August 2029 with the option of 2 x 1 year extension years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031578-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 3JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City North |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031578-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031578-2026
  7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ssen.co.uk
- https://sse.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=444
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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