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GREAT Brand Refresh 2020

M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2020 at 10:25

Tender

08 Sep 2020 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GREAT Brand Refresh 2020" is facilitated by M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited under a subcontract for the Department for International Trade (DIT). The project aims to engage a specialist branding agency to refresh the GREAT Brand, an international marketing campaign representing the UK. This initiative, essential for promoting UK assets effectively, is in the award stage, following an end date for tender submissions on 24 September 2020. The contract valued at £200,000 will commence on 23 November 2020 and is expected to conclude by 30 April 2021. The procurement method is a competitive quotation under the limited procurement procedures, specifically below the threshold levels set for such contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for branding and marketing agencies that possess expertise in brand identity creation and strategic marketing. Companies with a strong portfolio in creative branding, particularly those familiar with government contracts or large-scale marketing campaigns, would be well-positioned to compete. This project not only offers a chance to work on a prestigious national campaign but also to enhance visibility among international audiences, thereby driving potential business growth in related sectors globally.

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Notice Title

GREAT Brand Refresh 2020

Notice Description

M&C Saatchi is looking to procure a subcontract (under its Strategic & Specialist Marketing Contract with the Department for International Trade (DIT)) for the services of a specialist branding agency to deliver a brand refresh for the cross-government GREAT Brand. GREAT is Her Majesty's Government's (HMG's) international marketing campaign, working across twenty-two (22) government departments. It drives jobs, growth and influence for the UK by encouraging people to trade, study and visit the UK. Widely recognised as the finest campaign of its type in the world, it is present in one hundred and forty five (145) countries globally. HMG partners with iconic British institutions like the Premier League, BBC Studios and BAFTA, bringing the very finest parts of the UK together under a single brand. The GREAT HQ team are located in FCO offices on King Charles Street. This team act as overall brand owners, leading the overall campaign's vision, governance and partnerships across all of HMG. In its 8th anniversary, the brand is ready for an evolution, bringing along the successes it has achieved so far and moving forward to where the UK is here and now. This will require bringing a modern and dynamic look to the brand, taking into consideration everything that is loved about the UK and encouraging new and existing audiences to consider us. A new brand identity is required for the campaign, which will culminate in a brand look and a detailed set of brand guidelines, with a range of assets under a brand toolkit to allow us to begin executing the new brand. More detail on the background and brief are in the attachments. M&C Saatchi are seeking to procure the services of a specialist branding agency on behalf of the UK Government to deliver a brand refresh for the GREAT Brand. This procurement consists of two parts: 1. Written submission 2. Shortlisted agency presentations to M&C Saatchi and The GREAT Brand Team The successful agency will work directly with the GREAT HQ team to deliver this project. This team act as overall brand owners, leading the overall campaign's vision, governance and partnerships across all of HMG. The successful bidder will be subcontracted through M&C Saatchi's contract with DIT to deliver the services outlined in the attached brief, but DIT will not be directly involved Evaluation and scoring of written submissions and agency presentations will be undertaken by representatives from both M&C Saatchi (responsible for the subcontract) and the GREAT HQ team (the client). The final decision for appointment will made by the client. Attachments to this notice: * Attachment 1: Creative Brief Sept 2020 GREAT Brand Refresh Final * Attachment 2: GREAT information guide * Attachment 3: Summary breakdown of our campaigns * Attachment 4: Timetable for this procurement Final * Attachment 5: GREAT Brand guidelines * Attachment 6: Evaluation criteria and scoring * Attachment 7: Requirements to participate in supply chain opportunity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddf609de-6f78-4ff5-a026-ed93096d5333
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c85bc485-1f19-4ea1-be6d-e6762cc0fd02
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 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
M&C SAATCHI (UK) LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1F 9EE
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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