Tender

Content Design Partner

EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 11072935

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Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the position of Content Design Partner has been initiated by East West Railway Company Limited (EWR Co) to support the development of a new direct connection between Oxford and Cambridge. This opportunity falls within the graphic design services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender, which is at the active stage and uses a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, has a total value of £800,000 and will be running until December 7, 2020, with the contract set to commence on March 1, 2021, and concluding on February 29, 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design services, particularly those that provide creative solutions for marketing and communications. Companies that can offer comprehensive design support for events, social media content, and print fulfilment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could lead to significant growth opportunities in the competitive transport sector along the Oxford to Cambridge corridor.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Content Design Partner

Notice Description

The publication of this notice formally commences the procurement process to appoint a Content Design Partner for East West Rail Company Ltd. (EWR Co). EWR Co. is creating a new direct connection between Oxford and Cambridge. Serving communities across the area, it will bring faster journey times and lower transport costs. The Content Design Partner will be responsible for providing extensive design support to the External Affairs Team, designing and producing a wide array of assets for major announcements and consultations (e.g. reports, collateral, video/animation, event materials, advertising, map design, event photography, social media content), as well as day-to-day design support (e.g. presentations, route & staff photography, videography, website updates, corporate document design). The supplier will also be asked to facilitate some of EWR Co's print & fulfilment requirements (e.g. collateral, event assets). The Contract term is an initial 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b8d2584-940c-4703-8ea4-da46e6010192
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6429f6b0-a412-4f6e-9253-4cb4d2597d54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 11072935
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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