Award

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services for the Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area of Belfast City Council

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2022 at 10:12

Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 08:40

Planning

16 May 2022 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast City Council has recently awarded a Marketing Services Framework Agreement split into three lots: Strategic Brand Services, Design, Copywriting, and Content Services, and Advertising and Media. The total contract value ceiling is estimated at £5,000,000. The agreement aims to provide a range of marketing services for the council's corporate communications business area. The awarded suppliers for each lot include well-known marketing and advertising companies.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in advertising, marketing, and media services to engage with Belfast City Council. The framework agreement allows for the provision of optional services, opening avenues for growth through collaboration with other departments within the council. Suppliers involved in strategic brand services, design, content, and copywriting, as well as advertising and media, have the opportunity to contribute to the council's marketing and communications initiatives.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services for the Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area of Belfast City Council

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded for a multi supplier framework agreement, which will provide a range of marketing services to the corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council. The framework is divided into three lots: Lot 1: Strategic Brand Services Lot 2: Design, Copywriting, and Content Services Lot 3: Advertising and Media

Lot Information

Strategic Brand Services

Provision of strategic brand services. Additional information: Multi Supplier Lot: 4 Contractors awarded on to the Framework Agreement for Lot 1.

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of "Optional Services": mainly the use of the Framework Agreement by other Departments within Belfast City Council.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s)

Design, Copywriting and Content Services

Provision of design, copywriting and content services. Additional information: Multi Supplier Lot: 4 Contractors awarded on to the Framework Agreement for Lot 2.

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of "Optional Services": mainly the use of the Framework Agreement by other Departments within Belfast City Council.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s)

Advertising and Media

Provision of advertising and media services. Additional information: Multi Supplier Lot: 3 Contractors awarded on to the Framework Agreement for Lot 3.

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of "Optional Services": mainly the use of the Framework Agreement by other Departments within Belfast City Council.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0337ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028797-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
6 Oct 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
crothersr@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ARDMORE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

ASG

BROWN O’CONNOR COMMUNICATIONS

KROW GROUP

MCCADDEN

MXB

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