Planning

CEFAS21-64 Creative Services Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

09 Sep 2021 at 10:10

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "CEFAS21-64 Creative Services Framework" is being initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in Lowestoft, England. This procurement falls under the marketing services industry category and involves planning for a framework that will include three distinct Lots: Graphic Design, Audio Visual Production, and Editorial and Communications Strategy. The total contract value is set at £750,000, with a minimum contract value of £10,000. The contract period commences on 1st December 2021 and concludes on 30th November 2024. Interested parties must submit their tenders before the future notice deadline on 9th September 2021, and each Lot requires separate submissions, as detailed in the tender package available through the Bravo Solutions portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative services, especially those focusing on graphic design, audio-visual production, and editorial services. Companies that are agile and can swiftly respond to client needs will be particularly suited to compete for this framework. Given the scalable nature of the Lots involved, both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from this opportunity, allowing them to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market through collaborations initiated by the call-off style engagements of the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS21-64 Creative Services Framework

Notice Description

To help Cefas meet the increasing need to communicate with audiences, we require to engage a variety of organisations to cover the expanding 'Creative Services' requirement by generating a Creative Services framework delivered over 3 Lots. The 'Creative Services Framework' will enable pre-appointed suppliers to be engaged in a 'call-off' style fashion providing a swift and compliant route to market as and when requirements are identified. Tenderers have the opportunity to bid for all or any combination of the Lots, but a separate Tender must be submitted per Lot. The Lots are described below: - Lot 1 Graphic Design - Lot 2 Audio Visual Production - Lot 3 Editorial and Communications Strategy Full details are contained within the Tender package. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52236 Additional information: Bravo E-tendering Portal - managing procurement on behalf of Cefas https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk Thank you for your interest in tendering for this requirement, You will need to access the documents through Bravo Solutions portal using the link provided. If you are new to Bravo, you are required to register as a supplier: 1) Visit https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose (usually your email address) and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email (check spam filters if this does not arrive in a timely manner) with your unique password (please keep this secure). You can then log onto the system and change your password. Once these step are completed you can apply for any tender on Bravo using these details. 2) To read the full details or apply for a tender: - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are opportunities open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. (This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page) within your Bravo account. - Access the tender information by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. 3) Responding to the tender: - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ 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 the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the requirements to upload a successful Tender. There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) - Once all information is complete, you can then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. Please give yourself enough time to complete this before the deadline. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Please direct all questions and queries to Cefas using the message function of the portal, including any clarification questions. This is to ensure no questions are missed and that all answers can be shared with all interested suppliers at the same time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca25a9a1-95ab-4ce4-a9dc-14760cf4540b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d17478-1ebd-4f93-ae42-22afb0469354
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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