Planning

CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Early Market Engagement

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Oct 2023 at 13:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is planning to establish a new Communications and Marketing Framework, replacing the existing one expiring in May 2024. The framework will have multiple Lots covering services like design, PR, photography, videography, and media services. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a minimum value of £5,600,000 and a current value of £2,500,000. The deadline for early market engagement is set for November 3, 2023, and interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the eSourcing portal for upcoming tender opportunities in January 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the business services industry, specifically in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises are suitable suppliers for this opportunity. As Essex County Council aims to appoint suppliers to deliver services across the council, businesses with expertise in the outlined Lots within the Communications and Marketing field would be well-suited to compete. Interested suppliers should consider participating in the early market engagement exercise and prepare for the invitation to tender via the Proactis ProContract portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to commence procurement in January 2024 to establish a new Communications and Marketing Framework, to replace the existing Framework which expires in May 2024. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to officers across ECC. It is proposed that the new Framework will have an initial two year term with an option to extend for a further two one year extensions (i.e. 2 years + 1 + 1 year). We are considering dividing the Framework into the following Lots: Lot 1A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to WCAG 2.2 level AA guidelines Lot 1B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines Lot 1C: Design - Publications Lot 1D: Design - Printed materials Lot 1E: Design - Campaign: concept development Page 4 to 11 Lot 1F: Design - Artworking Lot 2: PR Services Lot 3: Photography Lot 4: Videography Lot 5: Media Services Lot 6: Full Service This Early Market Engagement Notice has been issued to the open market to obtain expressions of interest and invite interested suppliers to participate in an early market engagement exercise. We are requesting that interested suppliers complete a questionnaire via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/6jMYTma0Jt . ECC may organise short follow up calls following review of responses. Additional information: Please note the invitation to tender (ITT) for this project will be carried out via Essex County Council's eSourcing portal, Proactis ProContract. Suppliers will require a registered account to participate in the tender once published. Suppliers are therefore encouraged to register on the portal in good time ahead of the planned ITT publication date in January 2024. Registration is free of charge and gives bidders access to opportunities from several other Local Authority and Public Sector organisations. To register, visit https://procontract.due-north.com/Register The Proactis supplier helpdesk (https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/) can help with registration queries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-574aa57e-2a32-458d-8f70-b6c8ad1d99d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fb2c1bc-c63f-4f6f-90e9-c4584a3e8018
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sophie Dunning
Contact Email
sophie.dunning@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3330 136 316

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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