Tender

Provision of Marketing Services for the Defence Engineering Graduate and Apprentice Training Schemes

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Sep 2017 at 10:00

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08 Sep 2017 at 18:20

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25 Aug 2017 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking bids for a contract titled "Provision of Marketing Services for the Defence Engineering Graduate and Apprentice Training Schemes". This opportunity falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category and is based in Bristol, South West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently active at the planning stage with bids due by 2nd October 2017. The contract is expected to span from 31st October 2017 to 31st October 2018, with options for two one-year extensions. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £130,000 to £410,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with experience in the public sector and expertise in recruitment campaigns for graduates and apprentices. Companies that can demonstrate at least three years of relevant experience, flexibility in their approach, and effective marketing strategies are well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on value for money also suggests that those offering competitive pricing and tailored services for the defence sector will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Marketing Services for the Defence Engineering Graduate and Apprentice Training Schemes

Notice Description

Companies are invited to tender for a Contract for the provision of marketing services for the Defence Engineering Graduate and Apprentice Training based within DE&S, MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol. Background This is a succession contract which existed to assist and carry out general marketing activities over a 12month period for DE&S. It includes but is not limited to design development, design integration, print design, campaign planning/instigation, various advertising avenues, media advice, marketing material and website development. This is strictly for Engineering Graduates and Apprentices campaigns. For 2017 the intention is to attract as many graduates and apprentices to apply for the Graduate and Apprentice schemes. Description of Work A Contractor is required to provide a service to deliver marketing services under the direction of DES TECH-EG ESDT-Mkt to support and contribute towards the application and subsequent recruitment of potential engineering graduates and apprentices for DE&S. Key services will include the Contractor's expert advice within the public sector and experience of marketing through a number of mediums to gain interest from the best candidates.The contractor is to deal with all of the marketing associated with Engineering Apprentices & Graduates for DE&S. Timescales The Contract duration is expected to be from October 2017 until October 2018. With optional 2 x1 year extenstion options to follow. Pricing Firm prices are sought for all work under the Contract. Companies wishing to tender should be aware that it is anticipated that the Contractors services will be free of charge to MOD and MOD will pay for the marketing delivered at a discounted rate. Overall Marking Criteria The criteria includes, but is not limited to; * Companies that have experience of 3 years working in the public sector particularly within the defence industry * Focus on Graduate and Apprentice recruitment * Provision of suitable credentials and experience * Familiarity in changes/updates in targeted marketing * Flexibility of approach * Overall value for money The competition is being conducted under the PCR 2015 Open Procedure. Bidders must respond directly to this Invitation to Tender as published on CONTRACTS FINDER website. There will be no further release of any ITT. Tendered must note with this CN is the single course of information and they must complete the online SAQ with this CN, download the published ITT Schedule from CONTRACTS FINDER and complete and submit postal tenders through the MOD Abbey Wood Tender board by the due date/time. All required information is given in this documentation. Additional information: Please note a Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement. The outcome was N/A. Please note the Terms & Conditions have been updated due to a typo within Schedule 2 - Schedule of Requirements for Service for Contract No: DTEC/EG/298.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a2f218a-ce37-4894-829c-db8f3e558cbf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c64b208-a201-45cc-a12f-190d8e0db376
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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