RM6364 Media and Creative Framework PME

Government Commercial AgencycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0502d0Procurement Act 2023SME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£1.4bn

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

24 Apr 2025

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Description

This framework agreement will provide marketing and communication services for all public sector organisations including government departments and their agencies. This includes but is not limited to: media strategy, planning and buying creative strategy and ideation content production and fulfilment marketing events strategic advice, media auditing and assurance services that support the running of marketing and communications campaigns This framework will consist of 8 Lots: 1. Media Strategy, Planning and Buying (1 Agency): Media Strategy, Planning and Buying, including provision of a marketing operating system Paid, owned, earned planning. Including International and Domestic capability. 2. Out of Home Media Buying (1 Agency): Access services relating to buying outdoor advertising space including print space on bus shelters, tube stations and billboards subcontract via Lot 1 3. Media Strategy and Planning (1 Agency): Media Strategy and Planning Paid, owned, earned planning. Including International and Domestic capability. 4. Creative Strategy & Development (8 Agencies): A roster of agencies providing creative strategy and development 5. Creative Production - (1 Agency): Production and fulfilment agency providing a digital asset management and workflow tool 6. Events - (6 Agencies): Agencies with capability to deliver high value, strategic events 7. Integrated end to-end Marketing - (3 Agencies): For requirements with a media budget sub £500k and a maximum campaign spend of £1m per campaign. Fully integrated agency providing media planning, buying, creative, production, partnerships, marketing and PR 8. Marketing Audit and Advice - (1 Agency): Providing assurance on contractual commitments, pricing and strategic advice on the marketing agency ecosystem. This agreement replaces RM6123 Media Services and RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2

Scope

Reference
RM6364
Total value
£1,400,000,000 excluding VAT
£1,680,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2026 to 02 Jun 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79341000
79340000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
GG, Guernsey
IM, Isle of Man
JE, Jersey
AI, Anguilla
BM, Bermuda
FK, Falkland Islands
GI, Gibraltar
GS, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
IO, British Indian Ocean Territory
KY, Cayman Islands
MS, Montserrat
PN, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
SH, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
TC, Turks and Caicos Islands
VG, British Virgin Islands
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Social Value DeliveryYou must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality10.00%
Media Strategy and PlanningYou must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality10.00%
Harnessing Modern Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality7.00%
Harnessing Content Creator and Influencer Marketing OpportunitiesYou must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality7.00%
Domestic Scenario Brief - Addressing the harms of alcohol (Presentation)You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality20.00%
International Scenario Brief - Republic of Korea FTA (Free Trade Agreement) Campaign (Presentation)You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality15.00%
Digital Technology Solutions DemonstrationYou must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question’s requirement, response guidance and marking scheme.quality11.00%
Priceprice20.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.

The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.