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QU440 - Birmingham's Clean Air Zone Marketing Campaign - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, which seeks a supplier for the "QU440 - Birmingham's Clean Air Zone Marketing Campaign." This initiative falls under the marketing services industry and is located in Birmingham, West Midlands. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract period will begin on 5th May 2021 and conclude on 5th November 2021. The tender stage is currently in the award phase, having been awarded to A&J Consulting Ltd, with a total contract value of £21,320. Interested suppliers needed to have expressed their interest by 20th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative and marketing services, particularly those experienced in multi-channel campaign strategies and sustainable transport initiatives. Companies that can deliver both digital and traditional advertising solutions, such as printed materials and multimedia services, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, especially given Birmingham's commitment to improving air quality through innovative marketing efforts.

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Notice Title

QU440 - Birmingham's Clean Air Zone Marketing Campaign - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of creative services in support of a marketing campaign that aims to promote the launch date for Birmingham's Clean Air Zone. This contract will be for a period of up to 6 months commencing February. Birmingham is on a journey to cleaner air with a programme of works funded by Central Government- beginning with the Clean Air Zone (CAZ). In June 2021, Birmingham will be one of the first cities in England to introduce a charging Clean Air Zone. Following its introduction the owners of the most polluting vehicles will be charged to enter certain parts of the city. The introduction of the Clean Air Zone will help improve air quality in the city by encouraging people to adopt more sustainable and environmentally friendly modes of transport. Birmingham City Council requires an agency to provide support to its in-house Corporate Communications team in the development of a multi-channel campaign strategy and the creation and delivery of content and assets, which align with existing campaign brand guidelines, for its Clean Air Zone campaign. The Council is planning a significant multi-channel campaign (get ready) to promote the launch date for Birmingham's Clean Air Zone. This campaign is intended to reach a number of diverse of audiences in Birmingham and neighbouring authorities. This campaign has two clear objectives: 1) To promote the date of launch of CAZ commencing 1st June 2021, so that people driving into the CAZ are aware of when it comes into force and to check whether or not they will need to pay the daily charge. 2) To highlight the various support schemes in place (such as exemption permits and financial incentives) to key groups of people. The high level campaign delivery strategy is split into two parts. A 'reminder' of the launch date at six months prior to go live, to go (i.e. go live being 1st June 2021). A 'countdown' to the launch would then start at 100 days to go (or three months). Delivery will, predominantly, be digital (such as social media, targeted online advertising etc.) , but due to the breadth of audiences will need to encompass offline channels including print (such as unique printed marketing materials such as leaflets, booklets, freebie collateral) and direct mail. This contract will be for a period of up to 6 months commencing February 2021. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70ec4876-515a-46c4-a1fc-028a0a1fd87b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4fa4ff4-fd0e-4e15-890b-bda8333a362d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22140000 - Leaflets

30121420 - Digital senders

32417000 - Multimedia networks

64212300 - Multimedia Message Service (MMS) services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2021 - 5 Nov 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A&J CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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