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Internal communications design services

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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Summary of the contracting process

The HM Revenue & Customs organisation has awarded a contract for internal communications design services. The procurement stage was selective, with the tender period ending on 24th April 2023. The contract is valued at £100,000 GBP, running from 12th June 2023 to 12th June 2025. The procurement method was a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The service category for this contract is event services, and the location is in the United Kingdom.

This tender for internal communications design services by HM Revenue & Customs presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses. Businesses involved in event services, particularly those specialising in modern and engaging visual and written content creation, video production, podcast development, and copywriting, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract provides a chance for businesses to contribute to HMRC's communication priorities with innovative and accessible content.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal communications design services

Notice Description

A call off a contract with an external (design) agency to create on brand, accessible visual and written content to support HMRC priorities when capacity is limited within the HMRC Communications team. To incude - but not limited to: * Modern, engaging, short/sharp video and mixed media to engage and inform colleagues that can be shared across our internal channels, including our new sharepoint intranet platform o Development of high quality podcast (pilot) - developing an initial product that can be evaluated and, if successful, be rolled out 2. Funding and Budget (if known): What is your estimated Total Contract Value for the Goods/Services you require? PS 50,000 (VAT Excl) PS 60,000 (VAT Incl) What is your estimated Length of Contract? 1 year Can you confirm you have budget commitment for the Total Contract Value? Yes No If No - Please confirm what Budget commitment you do have approved i.e. Amount and contract period covered. PS (VAT Excl) N/A PS (VAT Incl) Is Funding Secured? Yes Cost Centre Code (if applicable): 170415 o Adobe Illustrator files (.AI) assets to support the creation of montages, and intro/outro slides (list to be agreed and provided by HMRC). We would ask for specific assets in various designs to keep the visuals fresh, provide options and an off the shelf process - services of a copywriter to help us write engaging and compelling copy suitable for a range of channels o mouth shapes created in Adobe Character Animator to support new approach to use this software to create individual animation for podcasts/videos, - email bulletins - to evolve our current all colleague product, we want to explore the creation of a modern, accessible bulletin email template that we can use for all colleague, manager and senior leader bulletins.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a7c14e2-f06d-4f8d-b8d4-fb5b2a1902e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2023 - 12 Jun 2025 2-3 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

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