Tender

Film & Photography Framework

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

02 Oct 2020 at 08:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is initiating a procurement process for a "Film & Photography Framework" aimed at sourcing specialised photography and film services to support their Corporate Affairs & Communications Directorate. This tender falls within the services category, specifically for specialised photography services (CPV code: 79961300). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 16 November 2020. The total contract value is approximately £450,000, with a minimum value of £100,000 and a contract period running from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2023. The suppliers delivering services may be required to operate in multiple regions including the UK and European territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in photography, film production, and aerial imagery services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in supporting corporate communications across various themes such as safety, customer engagement, innovation, and environmental impact would be well-positioned to compete. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports new entrants and offers the potential for long-term collaborations with a major governmental organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Film & Photography Framework

Notice Description

Highways England requires a specialist photography, film and aerial imagery supplier/s to source and manage the provision of film and photography, in support of the Corporate Affairs & Communications Directorate. Requirements are driven by Corporate Affairs & Communications Directorate across a range of themes, as follows: - Safety - Customer - Delivery - Innovation / technology - Social impact - Environment - Regional landscapes and landmarks - Public engagement - Staff and stakeholder engagement - Scheme progress updates and milestones - Press / media Film and photography content, across the above themes, is used to support the following projects and communication channels including but not limited to: - Corporate documents, including the Annual Report, Delivery Plan and investment strategies - Website - Public consultations - Industry and stakeholder exhibitions and presentations - Marketing campaigns - Social media - Employee engagement - Recruitment - Training Please refer to procurement documents for further information. Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register for a free account at https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk 2. Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers link. (These are Invitations to Tender (ITT) open to any registered supplier). Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the ITT into your My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) You can now access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the ITT Details box 3. Click My Response under ITT Details, you can choose to Create Response or to Decline to Respond (please give a reason if declining). You can now use the Messages function to communicate with Highways England and seek any clarification. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform. You must then submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Expressions of interest must be submitted from the applicants registered office address. Each member of a Joint Venture (JV) must submit a letter from their own registered office confirming all company names in the proposed JV. Applicants can only participate in one JV. Further guidance on JVs is contained in the procurement documents. Highways England reserves the right not to accept the highest scoring, or any, tender. Bidders should note that tenders are submitted at the suppliers own cost and risk. Highways England may cancel the competition or part of it for any reason, and bidders costs will not be reimbursed. Highways England expressly reserves the right (i) not to award any contract as a result of this tendering exercise commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will Highways England be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. Further information is provided in the procurement documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e0a36f9-60cb-43ec-8462-eb83418de248
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfd840b0-ffc7-4c59-888e-9bfb59bd6994
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 (above threshold)
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

79961300 - Specialised photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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