Media Agencies DPS
Framework Description
AWE plc has signalled plans for a Media Agencies DPS to buy marketing and communications services from external suppliers over several years. Its 2024 Find a Tender notice sought expressions of interest, and the system is listed as coming soon. Services span change and internal communications, digital marketing, events, publications, recruitment marketing, video and websites. It is not divided into lots.
Context & Use Case
AWE would use the system for both internal and outward-facing communications: change communications for its workforce, recruitment marketing to attract specialist staff, events, publications and digital channels. Once live, it would issue individual requirements to admitted agencies, which suits a buyer with varied, recurring communications needs and no single agency covering them all.
Scope of Services
Change and internal communications Digital marketing Event management Incentives and merchandise Leadership training General marketing services and recruitment marketing Production of publications and reports Video production and website services
Lots
See framework link
Who Can Apply
Marketing, communications, digital, events, video and web agencies are all within scope, from specialists to full-service firms. Once the system opens, suppliers that meet the criteria should be able to apply to join while it runs. Until then, the step is to register interest and prepare.
Buyer Benefits
AWE gets a flexible pool of agencies it can grow over time, so it can bring in a specialist for a single campaign or video without a full tender each time. Covering internal and external communications in one system keeps buying consistent across teams.
Next Steps
Read AWE's notice on Find a Tender (013305-2024) and register interest with AWEProcurement@awe.co.uk. Because the notice dates from 2024, search Find a Tender for any updated notice from AWE before the system opens. Prepare case studies, policies and evidence for each service area you would offer, so you can apply as soon as it launches.
How Athena Can Help
This is a coming-soon opportunity, so the advantage goes to agencies that prepare before it opens. Athena can plan your application through our DPS application support, covering selection questions, case studies and policies, and give straightforward bid/no-bid advice on whether AWE's requirements suit your agency.
Once you are admitted, our bid managers for agencies write and price your responses to each AWE requirement, with win themes and a compliance check.
