Communications Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System
Summary
The UK government has published a notice for the Communications Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement, valued at £260,000,000. This DPS will allow central government and wider public sector organizations to procure marketing and communications services from a list of specialist agencies. The opportunity is open for suppliers to apply, with a closing date of February 23, 2029.
What changed
The UK Crown Commercial Service has issued a notice for a new Communications Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Agreement, with an estimated value of £260,000,000. This DPS is designed to streamline the procurement of marketing and communications services for central government and other public sector bodies by creating a dynamic list of approved specialist agencies. The agreement is structured into four distinct categories: Services, Audience, Outcome, and Location for delivery, with further sub-filters to detail service offerings. The procurement uses a restricted procedure above the relevant threshold, indicating a two-stage selection process for suppliers.
Suppliers interested in providing marketing and communications services to the UK public sector should review the notice and apply to join the DPS. The application process involves indicating the categories and services they can provide and bidding accordingly. The closing date for applications is February 23, 2029, with the contract expected to commence on February 24, 2029, and end on February 25, 2029. While the contract dates are very short, the DPS itself is a framework for ongoing procurement. The notice indicates suitability for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations.
What to do next
- Review the Communications Marketplace DPS Agreement notice for eligibility and service categories.
- Apply to join the DPS by indicating service offerings and bidding as required.
- Ensure compliance with the restricted procedure requirements for bidding.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 5 August 2021
Last edited date: 6 March 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Apply for this notice Closing: 23 February 2029, 11:59pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Advertising material - 22462000
- Portable computers - 30213100
- Television and audio-visual equipment - 32320000
- Show additional CPV codes for this notice
- Exhibition equipment - 39154000
- Database and operating software package - 48600000
- Catering services - 55520000
- Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services - 64212300
- Analysis services - 71620000
- Business analysis consultancy services - 72221000
- Project management consultancy services - 72224000
- Data services - 72300000
- World wide web (www) site design services - 72413000
- Application service providers - 72416000
- Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
- Motion picture and video services - 92100000
- Radio and television services - 92200000
- Sports-event promotion services - 92621000
- Sports-event organisation services - 92622000
Location of contract
United Kingdom, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Australia, Bahrain, Central African Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mali, New Zealand, North Korea, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam
Value of contract
£260,000,000
Procurement reference
RM6124
Published date
5 August 2021
Closing date
23 February 2029
Closing time
11:59pm
Contract start date
24 February 2029
Contract end date
25 February 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
What is a restricted procedure (above threshold)? A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Communications Marketplace DPS Agreement will provide central government and wider public sector organisations with a means of procuring a wide range of marketing and communications services via a dynamic list of specialist agencies. Upon application to join the DPS Agreement, agencies are required to indicate which categories and services they are able to provide and bid for.
The Communications Marketplace will be organised into distinct categories to enable Agencies to select all elements relevant to their service offering.
Clients can filter the elements to produce a shortlist of Agencies to invite to a competition.
The four (4) distinct categories comprise of:
Services
Audience
Outcome
Location for delivery
Within these filters are further sub-filters that agencies can select to demonstrate the level of services they can provide.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
- Future opportunity
Published 4 February 2021
AttachmentsContract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract.docx
Bidding documents
Contract Notice Transparency Information for Crown Commercial Service Framework Contract.docx
Bidding documents
Reserved rights for CCS DPS Agreement.docx
Bidding documents
Contract Notice Authorised Customer List.docx
Bidding documents
Linkshttps://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dashboard?login=1
Tender notice
Supplier Registration Service
Contract notice
RM6124 Communications Marketplace Contract Notice
Contract notice
FTS Link
Contract notice
Additional text
Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues.
Please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates and timelines.
The RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS has been extended for 17 months until 23/02/29 to ensure service continuity for public sector bodies and charities. This extension utilises remaining contract options and complies with PA23 transitional provisions, allowing time to implement a replacement agreement while maintaining access to specialist marketing and communications services
The justification for the extension is:
- to ensure continuity of service in a unique and specialist field. Government departments rely on Communications and it's related services to delivery a wide range of of initiatives and campaigns
- the spend for this DPS continues to grow year on year. With a first year spend of £3.1m growing by over 5 times it's value to £16.4m in year two
- support WPS and ALBs, spend from these sectors are growing in response to increased customer confidence and is in line with overall CCS business strategy
-This DPS allows for SMEs to access Government tenders with lower barriers to entry. Government departments are keen to work with SMEs inline with social value policies
- scope is consistently updated to reflect market changes and innovation like no other framework in the market can do.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Crown Commercial Service
Address
39 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L39PP
England
Telephone
+44 345 410 2222
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
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