This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Nov 2022 at 12:47

Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Energy Systems Catapult has recently completed a procurement process for the "ESC22207 - Marcomms Framework" for marketing and communications services in the business services industry category. The tender involved various lots, including PR specialists, digital marketing experts, design services, and visual content production. The procurement stage was completed on 1st November 2022, and the Catapult appointed suppliers for the services. Business users interested in providing specialist services such as PR, digital marketing, design, and visual content creation can find opportunities by engaging with the Energy Systems Catapult.

This tender for marketing and communications services by the Energy Systems Catapult offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector to contribute their expertise in PR, digital marketing, design, and visual content production. The procurement method for this tender was an open procedure, and the Catapult is based in Birmingham, UK. Key dates to note include the completion of the procurement process on 1st November 2022 and the award of contracts to successful suppliers. Businesses with capabilities in PR, digital marketing, and creative services are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the services industry category.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ESC22207 - Marcomms Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this event is to set out a strategic framework for Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), aligned to deliver the key objectives of the Marketing and Communications (Marcomms) business plan. To fulfil these objectives, we are looking to build strong working relationships with specialist organisations who can offer the following expertise and skills: * PR and content creation, to include copywriting and proofreading * Digital marketing and social media specialists * Digital and traditional design services * Visual production and content creation to include photography, video and digital production

Lot Information

PR (public relations) specialists, copywriting, content creation and proofreading

Agencies on this lot are capable of translating communications strategy into marcomms deliverables, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable content across all relevant channels. This may include, but is not limited to: * Offering a traditional public relations service using a wide variety of channels * Providing detailed media and channel recommendations * Offering recommendations for brand awareness and media management * Using data and analytics to justify investment decisions * Design and develop content in line with ESC's services and offerings * Design and develop high-quality methods of dissemination for content * Research, write and develop case-studies * Develop positioning and messaging * Development of creative propositions, inclusive of relevant research including the delivery of brand and values workshops * Training, including media training, crisis handling etc. * Public affairs strategy service

Digital marketing and social media specialists

Agencies can provide digital marketing services and products both as sole services/products and to integrate with wider campaigns, with a particular focus on digital lead generation campaigns using all mediums and channels available to them. In addition, we are looking for agencies who are experts on social media and how to develop this channel for use and integration with marketing campaigns. This may include, but is not limited to: * Digital campaign development and management * Expertise and knowledge in the use of paid media, SEO, optimisation and analytics and reporting * Content creation and management * Social media execution/implementation and strategy * Interactive tools including apps * Digital collateral

Design, Digital and Traditional

Agencies can provide a full design service across all types of project. This may include, but is not limited to: * Creative direction and management * Developing design concepts suitable across all media channels, including online and offline. * Designing/developing brand collateral to include, but not limited to: o Brochures o Infographics and icons o Magazines, booklets and programmes o Stationery and marketing products o Large scale graphics including hoardings o Events stands, boards, banners, displays, vinyls o Bespoke collateral o Posters o Reports, guides, manuals and workbooks o Imagery / illustrations /animations o HTML emails o Digital brochures o Interactive tools and presentations * Designing brand identity including: o Logo o Core messages o Intellectual Property Rights o Trademarking * Developing/producing multi-channel brand guidelines * Typesetting, proofing and pagination * Liaison with printers/print managers and event or digital production teams

Visual Content, including photography, video and digital production

Agencies are capable of producing one or more of the following: * Production and editing of moving picture and video (TV, web, social etc) - including: o Promotional films, online, content, interviews o Videoing of events/workshops o External or internal interview videos o Editing of in-house produced content * Animation and motion graphics including fly-throughs * Drone footage * Augmented reality and bespoke VR/AR technology (visual projection, goggles etc). * Still photography * Headshots * External filming of case studies with partners/customers * Sourcing of B roll and/or stock imagery to complement video production

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030da3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030822-2022
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
Large, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20223 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
Energy Systems Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6BS
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Allegory Communications Ltd

April six Ltd

Ark Media Ltd

Corporate Document Services Limited

Go Genie Ltd

HT Media Ltd

Hewitt Walker Ltd

Hey Moscow Ltd

ID Design Ltd

Narrative Integrated Communications Ltd

Peir Marketing Ltd

Sims Brand Design Ltd

Speed Communications Ltd

Stocks Taylor Benson Ltd

Voiceboxx communications Ltd t/a vbx.agency

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