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19-14 External Relations Management Services

University of Wolverhampton

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25 Mar 2020 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking suppliers through a framework for External Relations Management Services, with a tender titled "19-14 External Relations Management Services." This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. The procurement stage is complete, with awards announced on 28 November 2019, and the contract period running from 1 February 2020 to 31 January 2023. The framework allows for an option to extend for an additional year, subject to satisfactory performance. Businesses interested should note that the procurement method used is selective under a restricted procedure above the threshold, and interested parties had until 8 July 2019 to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the advertising and marketing sector. Opportunities exist across three specific lots, enabling bidders to compete in media buying and creative services, video production services, and promotional products. With a total value of £11.6 million, companies specialising in these areas can potentially secure multi-year contracts or participate in mini-competitions for specific projects. The collaborative framework also allows for participation by other public bodies within the West Midlands Combined Authority, which broadens the potential market for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

19-14 External Relations Management Services

Notice Description

The University of Wolverhampton sought to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of External Relations Management services. The requirement was split into three (3) lots. Bidders could apply for more than one Lot. Lot 1 - Media Buying and Creative - awarded to a single supplier. Lot 2 - Video Production Services - a framework of four (4) suppliers. Each call off Contract will be awarded via mini-competition. Lot 3 - Promotional Products - awarded to a single Supplier. However where the first-placed Supplier does not have the capacity to fulfil the works required in the timescales requested, the University will appoint the second ranked Supplier to fulfil such particular Work Orders. Call-off for the services required under Lot 2 will be conducted by further competition. The criteria for the award of each call off Contract will be based on specifics for each project e.g. cost, programme, capacity, turnaround time for completion etc. This Framework Agreement is available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust. This Framework agreement will be let for a period of three (3) years (with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e4ed237-0271-4fe7-b948-472b63baa84e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bce43a2-88a6-44a2-9a3f-0a0c7d4501d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 3-4 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
University of Wolverhampton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Allwag Promotions Ltd

Dynomite Video Production Agency

Infinity Incorporated T/as Creative Emporium

SMRS Limited

Slate and Mortar Limited

Stone's Throw LTD t/a Stone's Throw Media

Tinker Taylor Limited

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