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TEO - EU Exit Advertising and Public Information campaign

THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE

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13 Apr 2021 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Executive Office, located in Belfast, is seeking contractors for the "TEO - EU Exit Advertising and Public Information campaign," which falls under the advertising services category. This tender is currently in the active stage of the procurement process, having been awarded on 10th September 2019. The contract is valued at £750,000 and spans a duration of 19 months, expected to conclude by December 2021, following an extension due to unforeseen circumstances related to the EU Exit Trade Deal. The procurement is initiated under a tendering method, reflecting the urgency of the project as it aims to provide essential information to Northern Ireland citizens regarding the implications of the EU exit.

This contract presents a strategic opportunity for advertising agencies and communication firms, particularly those that are adept at delivering tailored campaigns for public sector clients. Businesses with experience in crisis communication and public information dissemination, especially within the context of political changes, would find this tender particularly relevant. Agencies of all sizes, including SMEs, could leverage this opportunity to contribute to a high-profile campaign aimed at informing citizens on significant changes arising from the UK's exit from the EU.

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Notice Title

TEO - EU Exit Advertising and Public Information campaign

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Executive Office (TEO) wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver an advertising and public information campaign, to support communication activity across the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), in the event of the UK leaving the EU without an agreed EU Exit deal. A public information campaign has been developed by the UK Government, however a need for targeted and detailed NI specific communications will exist. The campaign will aim to: Raise awareness of what EU exit means for Northern Ireland; Target key stakeholders with relevant information; and where possible, provide reassurance to all citizens. The contract duration is 19 months and it is anticipated this Contract will commence in September 2019. The Contracting Authority are proceeding with a reduced time limit for this tender competition due to the urgency and nature of this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a584
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007699-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3ST
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP

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