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Communications Services Framework

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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08 Dec 2017 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is procuring a "Communications Services Framework" aimed at establishing a network of suppliers for various marketing and design services, notably including photography, videography, graphic design, and digital services. The tender has been conducted using an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 23 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2018, lasting until 29 February 2020. Suppliers may deliver services not only within the UK but also across the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other specified regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advertising and marketing services. Businesses with capabilities in multimedia production, web design, and related digital services are well-positioned to compete for the appointed lots. The potential for establishing long-term relationships with ORE Catapult may aid these businesses in expanding their portfolios and securing a stable income through ongoing contracts in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Title

Communications Services Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Communications Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable Suppliers to meet their ongoing requirements. It is anticipated that a maximum of eight (8) Suppliers will be appointed to each of the four (4) lots within this Framework. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in their best interests. The Lots included within this Framework are: 1. Photography 2. Videography 3. Graphic Design 4. Digital Services. This notice has also been published in OJEU. Additional information: all Tender documents are available from procontract.due-north.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

72414000 - Web search engine providers

72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961310 - Downhole photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

92111210 - Advertising film production

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLYTH
Postcode
NE24 1LZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Croft
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

3SIXTYCREATIVE

BAMBW FILM

CASS PRODUCTIONS

CIVIC COMPUTING

COOL BLUE BRAND COMMUNICATIONS

COUNTER CONTEXT

ECHOSIX LIMTED

EL ROBOTO

HT MEDIA

INNOVATION DIGITAL

MX MULTIPLIER

RED MEDIA

RR DONNELLEY

SMITH CREATIVE

SOUTHERLY COMMUNICATIONS

STUDIO TOM, DICK & HARRY

TANGENT GRAPHIC

UP NORTH COMMUNICATIONS

WPA PINFOLD

ZINC MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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