Tender

Appointment of Strategic Creative Agency - HS2 Engineering Communication

FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED

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30 Aug 2022 at 12:44

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25 Mar 2022 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited has initiated a procurement process for the appointment of a Strategic Creative Agency for the HS2 Engineering Communication project. The project falls under the 'Advertising and marketing services' industry category and includes developing and delivering communications strategies, account and project management, creative development, and ongoing maintenance of a website. The procurement stage is currently active, with a submission deadline set for April 24, 2022.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing services industry to engage in a competitive process for a contract lasting for two years, with the potential for a two-year extension. Companies with expertise in strategic communications, creative development, and digital media management would be well-suited to bid for this contract. Interested parties can find detailed information and submission requirements on the procurement page of the First Trenitalia West Coast Rail Limited's website.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Strategic Creative Agency - HS2 Engineering Communication

Notice Description

Hi-level Scope of tender 1. The project will cover the development (on-going), production and delivery of the West Coast Upgrades communications strategy. 2. This should also include account and project management, strategic development, creative development, social media management and bespoke website development and maintenance. 3. Campaigns will require a flexible approach to engineering comms projects, defining comms categories and identifying channels for maximum impact (that will optimise impact of the existing West Coast Upgrades brand style). 4. Ongoing creative work to support the wider media plan (delivered through our media agency). 5. Ongoing maintenance and support, including user stats, for the bespoke website and app and its new end to end journey planner functionality. The website is: westcoastupgrades.co.uk 6. Measurement - working with our internal Insight team and external stakeholders, such as Transport Focus etc., to review and improve communications, based on research, throughout the contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hi-level Scope of tender 1. The project will cover the development (on-going), production and delivery of the West Coast Upgrades communications strategy. 2. This should also include account and project management, strategic development, creative development, social media management and bespoke website development and maintenance. 3. Campaigns will require a flexible approach to engineering comms projects, defining comms categories and identifying channels for maximum impact (that will optimise impact of the existing West Coast Upgrades brand style). 4. Ongoing creative work to support the wider media plan (delivered through our media agency). 5. Ongoing maintenance and support, including user stats, for the bespoke website and app and its new end to end journey planner functionality. The website is: westcoastupgrades.co.uk 6. Measurement - working with our internal Insight team and external stakeholders, such as Transport Focus etc., to review and improve communications, based on research, throughout the contract period.

Renewal: This contract will be awarded as a two-year contract from 1st Sep 2022 to 31st August 2024, with the option to extend up to a two-year period taking the contract to 31st August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032687
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024161-2022
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 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
FIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Ruchiie Sehdev
Contact Email
ruchiie.sehdev@avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7773732843

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W2 1AF
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Hyde Park
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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