Tender

Provision of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism focused Communication and Engagement services Framework

NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

07 Jul 2021 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry Mourne & Down District Council is currently engaged in an active procurement process for the "Provision of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism focused Communication and Engagement services Framework". This tender falls under the category of administrative services related to tourism affairs and is valued at £500,000. The tender is at the award stage, having seen adjustments to its timeline recently; the bid opening and award periods commenced on 8th July 2021, with the tender submission deadline being 7th July 2021, making it essential for potential suppliers to be aware of past dates for reference.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in communication and engagement services, graphic design, website development, and photography, particularly those focused on tourism and event management. Companies capable of delivering multi-faceted marketing campaigns, digital engagement, content creation, and events management are encouraged to compete, especially given the multi-lot structure, which allows suppliers to bid for one or more specific areas of expertise. The wide variety of services required highlights a robust demand for innovative approaches in promoting local tourism and community events.

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Notice Title

Provision of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism focused Communication and Engagement services Framework

Notice Description

A multi-supplier Framework for the provision of Communication and Engagement services comprised of 4 No. Lots as per the table below: Lot No. Lot Title 1 Communications and Engagement services including: * Multi Media Campaigns, * Digital Engagement, * Content Writing, * Events management implementation and Promotion, * Tourism facilities promotion * Monitoring and Evaluation 2 Graphic Design and print services 3 Website Development 4 Photography and videography services (including Drone)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lot 1 - Communications and Engagement services - Requirements Communications and engagement Multi Media Campaigns * Development of proposals/action plans for communication and Engagement campaigns, including development of all messaging, imagery and design * Sourcing and /or development of required imagery / photography / videography as required, including development of briefs for photography / videography * Providing creative direction for campaign * Management & implementation of above, including all required media buying * Ensuring value for money and demonstrating a reach into key target markets using a range of media Digital Engagement * To recommend and deliver digital marketing initiatives that improves the content creation, digital connections, digital reach and the development of online channels / social media outlets hosted by Council * This will include but not limited to digital advertising, the engagement of influencers, developing a database of customers that can be targeted in marketing activities etc Content Writing * Provide high quality content copywriting services, including scripting of messaging for campaigns, press releases, journal articles, websites, brochures, social media, radio adverts etc Events management implementation and Promotion * Planning, organisation & facilitation of workshops / Events / launches / conferences (virtual, hybrid & in person). This would include development of conference content, agenda, Sourcing of speakers, partners, sponsors as required, management of booking platforms, and management of event logistics * Online event facilitation- provision of software to provide a high quality online workshop/conference experience. Booking facility, networking, recorded content and live content, breakout rooms and polls * To develop and deliver a marketing, digital and content creation and PR programme for Councils events, programmes and initiatives as required * Development of Make it Local promotional activities such as Good Food Circle, Farm to Plate initiatives Tourism facilities * To develop and deliver a marketing, digital and content creation and PR programme for Councils Tourism facilities including Forest Parks, Museums, Beaches and Attractions GEOPARK and AONB * To develop a marketing, digital and content creation and PR programme for Councils Geopark and AONB programmes including built, natural and cultural heritage Monitoring and Evaluation * To monitor and measure the effectiveness of the initiatives including relevant KPI's

Lot 2

Lot 2 - Graphic Design, including: Interpretation, installation and print - Requirements * Design of media assets, including the sourcing of images as required (media assets are i.e. adverts, leaflets, display signage, brochures, calendars, booklets, newsletters, application forms, events programmes, online graphics, logos, banners etc) * Media assets to be designed for upload to NMDDC website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc) * To engage with NMDDC Marketing and Communications department regarding format of media assets for upload * Print of media assets as required and delivered to an agreed address * For individual projects, a review of sources of appropriate photographs, artefacts or related materials to help illustrate chosen themes of each interpretive intervention * Design and Fit-out of interpretative signage (including write, edit, source images, arrange and pay for copyright permission, print, produce and install all graphics and signage)

Lot 3

Lot 3 - Website Development - Requirements * Design, custom build and development of website presence * This would include the development of responsive website design, content creation, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and overall website interaction with target market to ensure an exceptional user experience, with integrated social media feeds

Lot 4

Lot 4 - Photography and videography services (including Drone) - Requirements * Provision of Photography and Videography as required for campaigns, which include creative direction, video production and video editing, including access to raw footage * Content should incorporate music and / or voice over as required * It Is anticipated some element of the videography will include drone footage. It is the responsibility of the service provider to ensure that they have a flyer, operator ID and registration with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012275-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Seamus McGeoghegan
Contact Email
seamus.mcgeoghegan@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 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)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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