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21 Dec 2021 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

Firmus Energy (Distribution) Limited is seeking to procure Advertising, Design and Media Buying Services through a selective tender process. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for Advertising and Marketing Services, with an estimated total contract value of £1,550,000 over a potential five-year period. The tender is currently active, and bids must be submitted by 24th January 2022. The services will primarily be delivered in Northern Ireland, with the initial contract anticipated to commence in March 2022, lasting for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sectors, particularly those that specialise in media buying, creative design, and brand management. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those that can demonstrate a robust capability in developing comprehensive media strategies, executing creative advertising campaigns, and managing market research. Pursuing this contract could lead to long-term partnerships with Firmus Energy and an expanded portfolio of projects, especially for firms looking to secure lucrative public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Advertising, Design and Media Buying Services

Notice Description

firmus energy (Distribution) Limited (firmus energy) wishes to procure advertising, design and media buying services for itself and firmus energy (Supply) Limited. The estimated total value set out below represents firmus energy's current estimate of the entire potential value of the contract, over a maximum potential five (5) year period, for all lots.

Lot Information

Advertising and Design Services

The scope of services required by firmus energy under this Lot will include: * Advertising and Design Services: * Provide brand development and management * Develop, present and execute creative concepts and designs * Produce all advertising artwork for media outlets * Handle all liaison with advertising media * Manage market research * Provide campaign analysis and management information * Account manage all activities surrounding the campaigns * Provide all artwork to client in required formats * Delivery of services required in a cost effective manner, representing best value to firmus energy The estimated value set out below represents firmus energy's current estimate of the entire potential value of Lot 1, over a maximum potential five (5) year period.

Renewal: firmus energy currently anticipates that any contract awarded will commence in March 2022 and continue thereafter for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option for firmus energy, acting at its discretion, to extend for a further period of two (2) years.

Media Buying Services

The scope of services required by firmus energy under this Lot will include: * Media: * Develop, present and execute media strategy in light of market research and intelligence work * Provide guidance, advice and plans for proposed media outlets * Investigate and book media channels * Negotiate all media discounts * Report campaign analysis The estimated value set out below represents firmus energy's current estimate of the entire potential value of Lot 2, over a maximum potential five (5) year period.

Renewal: firmus energy currently anticipates that any contract awarded will commence in March 2022 and continue thereafter for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option for firmus energy, acting at its discretion, to extend for a further period of two (2) years.

Advertising, Design and Media Buying Services

Lot 3 encompasses all of the services described above for each of Lots 1 and 2. The estimated value set out below represents firmus energy's current estimate of the entire potential value of Lot 3, over a maximum potential five (5) year period.

Renewal: firmus energy currently anticipates that any contract awarded will commence in March 2022 and continue thereafter for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option for firmus energy, acting at its discretion, to extend for a further period of two (2) years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03040e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031895-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
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
Firmus Energy (Distribution) Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 4LZ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Antrim Centre
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

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