Media & Creative
Summary:
This closed framework, let under the Procurement Act 2023, gives the public sector access to market-leading services for full marketing campaigns and communications.
Updates:
Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) is now live. Visit our TPP Webpage to learn more.
Description:
This framework 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 agreement replaces RM6123 Media Services and RM6125 Campaign Solutions 2
Benefits:
- readily available pathways to get contracts with industry standard accredited agencies – reducing the time is takes for you to appoint agencies
- a robust procurement process testing their capability – so you can focus on other valuable activity
- comprehensive customer guidance including procurement templates and contracts
- ability to buy though direct award or run mini competitions (varying by lot)
Client engagement
We held client engagement sessions between March and December 2024. View the client presentation slides.
We are currently seeking volunteers to help with the evaluation of the procurement of Media & Creative. All training will be provided.
If you are a public sector organisation and are interested in this opportunity, email: RM6364MediaCreative@crowncommercial.gov.uk. You must include ‘RM6364 Evaluator’ in the subject line of your email.
Agency engagement
We held agency engagement sessions between March and December 2024. View the agency presentation slides.
Pre-tender supplier webinar
We will be holding a pre-tender supplier webinar ahead of our tender launch to provide key information on the procurement process.
The webinar will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2025 from 10 to 11am through Google Meet.
To book a space on this presentation, register your interest and a member of the team will provide you with an invitation to the session. After the session we will upload the presentation slides to this webpage.
Important link
| Prior Information Notice (PIN) | Read PIN |
|---|---|
| Contract Notice in Find a Tender (FTS) | Not available yet |
| Tender documents | Not available yet |
Timeline
Following the announcement of the delay of the new public procurement regulations to February 2025, the pipeline has been reviewed and the new activity dates are detailed below.
| Activity | Estimated dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-market engagement | March to December 2024 |
| Drafting of procurement documentation | February to May 2025 |
| Publication of find a tender (FTS) notice | May 2025 |
| Framework award | November to December 2025 |