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SS14 101 Creative Services Framework

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is conducting the SS14 101 Creative Services Framework procurement process to establish a Multi-Supplier framework for creative services, which includes marketing communications, graphic design, audio-visual equipment, and more. The open procurement method allows suppliers to bid for any or all of the various lots available, ensuring a comprehensive selection of creative services. The tender period concluded on 30th October 2015, while the contract, valued at £2,025,000, commenced on 1st February 2016 and will run until 31st January 2019. This framework seeks to enhance the range of creative services available to the Council, catering to requirements within the strategic and corporate services sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in creative and marketing services. Businesses specialising in areas such as graphic design, audio-visual production, copywriting, and marketing communications would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. By offering a diverse range of creative capabilities, interested suppliers can contribute to the Council's objectives while potentially securing long-term contracts that can foster business growth in the creative services industry.

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Notice Title

SS14 101 Creative Services Framework

Notice Description

Requirement for a Creative Services Framework within the Strategic and Corporate Services Directorate. The Kent County Council's External Communications Team were looking to implement a Multi-Supplier 'Creative Services Framework' with the purpose of extending the range of creative skills and services available to the Council. The Services have been divided into Lots. Suppliers were able to bid for all or any of the following Lots: Lot 1: Marketing Communications and Related Services Lot 2: Creative Artwork and Related Services Lot 3: Graphic Design and Related Services Lot 4: Audio Visual Equipment and Related Services Lot 5: Copywriting and Related Services Lot 6: Video and Related Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e5ca043-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10605b38-f011-4b77-8208-e7eda9b2aa5e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79952000 - Event services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,025,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2016 - 31 Jan 2019 3-4 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
27
Supplier Names

A STONES THROW

A THOUSAND MONKEYS

ACACIA

AMELIX EDUCATION RESOURCES

BLUEPRINT FILM

BLUEWAY CREATIVE MEDIA

CARAVELLE CREATIVE

CLARE MUGRIDGE

CREATIVE ORCHESTRA

CUBIQUITY

EMPEROR DESIGN

GREEN TIGER COMMUNICATIONS

GREENWOOD DESIGN

GROUND:ZERO PRODUCTIONS

HESELWOOD AUDIO VISUAL

IFOUR

KENTCOPYWRITER

KM GROUP

ORIGINAL CONTENT DESIGN LTD. (OCD

PILLORY BARN DESIGN

POLARITY FILMS

PRIME PARTNERSHIP

PROJECT 4 GLOBAL EVENTS

TED LAZLO

THE CREATIVE CONSULTANCY

WEBVID C/O LUCKYTHIRTEEN

ZEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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