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CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2

Essex County Council

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18 Oct 2024 at 11:57

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22 Mar 2024 at 14:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the award process for the "CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2," a public procurement contract with a total value of £6,200,000. The framework, which covers a range of advertising and marketing services, started on 9th September 2024 and will run until 8th September 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs, and was classified under the CPV code 79340000. This contract is primarily focused on services within the United Kingdom, particularly in England, and includes multiple lots such as digital/web design, branding, publications, PR, photography, videography, media services, and more.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the communications and marketing sectors. It is well-suited for SMEs that specialise in various aspects of marketing and design, such as digital and web design, branding, public relations, and media services. The framework's division into ten lots ensures that a wide range of specialist suppliers have the chance to contribute and benefit, fostering diverse business engagement. Key suppliers already contracted include By Experience Ltd, Four Agency Worldwide Ltd, and Nomensa Ltd., among others, exemplifying the competitive nature and the wide array of expertise required for successful participation in this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2

Notice Description

Essex County Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for Communications and Marketing Services. The Framework will have an initial two year term with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 2 years in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to the communications and marketing team as well as other officers across ECC who may have ad-hoc requirements. The Framework will be divided into ten Lots including: Lot 1A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance (WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines Lot 1B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines Lot 1C: Design - Publications Lot 1D: Design - Generic materials Lot 1E: Design - Campaign: concept and application Lot 2: PR Services Lot 3: Photography Lot 4: Videography Lot 5: Media Services Lot 6: Full Service The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 9th September 2024 Additional information: For this tender the Authority will be using the ProContract (aka Due North) eSourcing portal https://procontract.due-north.com throughout the procurement process, and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal's messaging system. Supplier registration on the portal is free of charge and can be done via: https://procontract.due-north.com/ The reference and title of this procurement in ProContract is DN698696 CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2. It is recommended that any bidder not already registered on the ProContract eSourcing portal, register at the earliest opportunity. The Council reserves the right to amend timescales for any reason and change the evaluation criteria where necessary for example if there are genuine omissions or mistakes. We also reserve the right to cancel the procurement exercise and/or not to award all or part of a contract. The Council will not be responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in relation to this procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b119e62-0fe0-4389-8022-21a3836887bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

By Experience Ltd

Four Communications Group Limited

Nomensa Ltd

Ranch Creative Ltd

Touch Graphic Design Ltd

Whatever Design Ltd

Balfour Wong Ltd

Redmoor Health Ltd

Silk Pearce Limited

Strive Agency Ltd

ETC Communications Ltd

Room for Design

North Of England Commissioning Support

Rubber Duckiee

Borne Agency Ltd

Big Wave PR

Genesis PR

Orange PR and Marketing Limited

Pier Marketing Limited

Marketing Elect Ltd

The Mobius Agency

Deadline Communications Ltd

Jellyfielder Studios Ltd

Main Media Ltd

Mountain Way Pictures

Blue Tiger Marketing Ltd

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