Top 5 Marketing and Creative Framework in Public Sector

1st March 2026
Public Sector Sales

Public-sector frameworks across categories such as Marketing and Creative represent some of the highest-value, most strategically important procurement routes in the UK. These frameworks give suppliers access to multi-year pipelines and trusted contracting pathways used by central government, local authorities, the NHS, education, housing, blue-light services and other public bodies.

Whether you specialise in estate services, technology, construction delivery, creative campaigns or software innovation, getting onto the right framework can significantly expand your public-sector footprint. But competition is intense, requirements are complex, and the bid documentation must be precise, compliant and compelling.

Tender Response helps suppliers navigate this process with confidence. We support organisations with bid readiness assessments, tender writing, compliance checks, evidence development and full submission management, ensuring you submit framework applications that score highly and stand out to evaluators.

TOP 5 MARKETING & CREATIVE FRAMEWORKS

  1. CCS Media & Creative Services (RM6364)

Link: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6364
Value: £1.95bn
Buyers: UK Government Communication Service, NHS, councils, agencies.
Term: 2025–2029 (plus extension).

  1. CCS Communications Services (RM6124)

Link: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6124
Description: Strategic comms, public engagement, behaviour-change campaigns, digital comms, media strategy.
Value: £500m+
Buyers: UK Gov departments, arm’s-length bodies, NHS, local gov.
Term: 2021–2025 (re-procurement planned).

  1. YPO Advertising, Media & Communications Framework

Link: https://www.ypo.co.uk
Description: Local authority marketing, design, PR, communications and creative services.
Value: Not published; widely used.
Term: 4 years typical.

  1. ESPO Consultancy (664) – Marketing & Communications Lots

Link: https://www.espo.org
Description: Strategy, branding, comms consultancy.
Value: Not publicly defined.
Buyers: Local gov, education, blue-light, health, charities.
Term: 4 years.

  1. NHS SBS Communications & Engagement Framework

Link: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk
Description: NHS engagement, campaigns, creative, PR, stakeholder engagement services.
Value: ~£100m+
Buyers: NHS trusts, ICS, public health, local authorities.
Term: 2022–2026.

If your organisation is preparing to bid for any major UK framework, whether in Marketing, Security, Cleaning, FM, IT, Construction, Software or AI, Tender Response is ready to support you. Our specialists help you choose the right lots, prepare winning responses, and build the evidence needed to secure your place.

Contact us today to begin preparing a high-scoring, compliant submission,
and put your business in the strongest possible position to win public-sector framework opportunities.

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