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    ContractsMedia Agency Services for Scottish and Southern Electric Power Distribution (2026-2029)
    Awarded contract

    Media Agency Services for Scottish and Southern Electric Power Distribution (2026-2029)

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 18 Sept 2026

    Media agency required to deliver strategic media buying, planning, and campaign management services for SSEN's customer communications across 2026-2029 with extension options.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 18 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 18 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
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    • Closing date
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    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • MS
      The Media Shop (Scotland) Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    18 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    SSEN (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC and Southern Electric Power Distribution PLC) is seeking a media agency to provide specialist media buying and planning services for its customer communications and public awareness campaigns from 2026 to 2029, with a possible two-year extension. The successful supplier will deliver: strategic media planning and advisory services aligned with customer communications objectives; media buying, placement, and management across multiple channels to optimize reach and cost-effectiveness; ongoing optimization and performance monitoring throughout the contract period; comprehensive reporting and evaluation of media performance metrics; and full compliance with regulatory, governance, and brand requirements applicable to regulated distribution network operators. The agency will support both the SSEN brand and specific marketing campaigns, including brand and marketing research (pre and post-campaign), media selection, and schedule development across diverse channels. This is a multi-site contract with an initial three-year term subject to satisfactory annual performance reviews.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In professional services, Southern Electric Power Distribution plc has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. The Media Shop (Scotland) Limited1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-067d3a

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    Sector
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