This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2021 at 14:48

Tender

10 Jun 2021 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is conducting a procurement process for "Marketing Services," which encompasses various areas including strategy and planning, creative development, photography, editorial services, media buying, and specialist consultancy. The current procurement stage is the "Award" phase, and the value of the contract is set at £75,000. The deadline for submission of tenders was 12:00 noon on 12th July 2021, with the award period commencing shortly thereafter. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit a bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on marketing, advertising, and communications. Companies with expertise in integrated marketing strategies, creative design, media production, and consultancy will be well-positioned to compete for the various service lots available under this contract. The collaborative nature of the services required indicates a potential for businesses to develop enduring partnerships, leverage innovative approaches, and enhance their visibility within the public sector marketplace.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Marketing Services

Notice Description

Marketing services that will include provision for the following: * Strategy and planning: integrated marketing and communications strategies, translating the strategy into, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable communications plans across all relevant channels, including online, offline, owned and earned, as well as paid-for media. * Creative development and delivery: full design service across all types of project. * Photography: development and production services on a standalone basis. * Editorial: a wide range of editorial services across multiple media. * Media buying: advising on targeted paid for marketing and can provide all media buying services for the Councils communications campaigns. * Specialist consultancy services: new and innovative communications ideas and consultancy on specific subjects.

Lot Information

Strategy and Planning

Integrated marketing and communications strategies, translating the strategy into, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable communications plans across all relevant channels, including online, offline, owned and earned, as well as paid-for media.

Renewal: Subject to Council requirements.

Creative Development and Delivery

Full design service across all types of project.

Renewal: Subject to Council requirements.

Photography

Photography development and production services on a standalone basis.

Renewal: Subject to Council requirements.

Editorial

A wide range of editorial services across multiple media

Renewal: Subject to Council requirements.

Media Buying

Advising on targeted paid for marketing and can provide all media buying services for the Councils communications campaigns.

Renewal: Subject to Council requirements.

Specialist Consultancy

New and innovative communications ideas and consultancy on specific subjects.

Renewal: Subject to Council requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027963-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 7DN
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Southwick
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Bread and Butter Creative Limited

Cool Blue Brand Communications Ltd

Creo Communications Limited

Creo Communnications Limited

Dan Prince Photography Limited

Davethedog Communications Ltd

Drummond Central Ltd

Edge Agency

Inspired Agency Ltd

Karol Marketing Group

Narrative Integrated Communications Limited

Steve Davidson Advertising Ltd

Studio Blackburn

The Campaign House

The Works Design & Print Ltd

Up North Communications Limited

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