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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services for the Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area of Belfast City Council

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing marketing services to its Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area. The project, classified under the industry category of "Advertising and marketing services," is situated in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated under an open procurement method and comprises three lots: Brand and Creative Services, Design and Copywriting, and Media Buying. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 30 November 2020, with the initiative reflecting a completed status as of 7 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising sectors, particularly those specialising in brand development, media buying, and design services. Companies that can demonstrate a balance of quality and competitive pricing may excel in this framework, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide tailored solutions to meet the council's diverse needs. The framework's division into lots allows firms to focus on specific service areas, creating a competitive yet accessible environment for potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services for the Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area of Belfast City Council

Notice Description

This framework agreement will provide a range of market services to the corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council. The framework will be divided into three lots as follows: Lot 1: Brand and Creative Services; Lot 2: Design and Copywriting; Lot 3: Media Buying.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Brand and Creative Services

Lot 1 of the marketing services framework is to provide brand and creative services to the marketing and corporate communications business Area of Belfast City Council.

Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this framework agreement, namely use of the framework by different Departments within the Council. Details of optional services can be found in the specification document of the tender.

Lot 2 - Design and Copywriting

Lot 2 of the marketing services framework is to provide design and Copywriting services to the marketing and corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council.

Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this framework agreement, namely use of the framework by different Departments within the Council. Details of optional services can be found in the specification document of the tender.

Lot 3 - Media Buying

Lot 3 of the marketing services framework will is to provide media buying services to the marketing and corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council.

Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this framework agreement, namely the use of the framework by different Departments within Belfast City Council. Details of optional services can be found in the specification document of the tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02887f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000313-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,120,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crothersr@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ARDMORE ADVERTISING

ASG

MAMMOTH

MCCADDEN

RUMOUR MILL

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