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Creative Campaigns HES/C/4225

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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19 Dec 2023 at 15:32

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25 Oct 2023 at 10:27

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Public Procurement Contract for Creative Campaigns (HES/C/4225) was awarded to Multiply by Historic Environment Scotland. The contracting process involved seeking a creative agency for concept design, copy-writing, ad production, and more. Historic Environment Scotland aims to develop new campaigns focusing on membership acquisition, visitor-led promotions, data capture, and non-visitor services. The tender, in the services category under marketing services, aimed at UK businesses, had a cancellation status and was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender opportunity by Historic Environment Scotland for Creative Campaigns presents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in marketing services. Firms experienced in brand development, understanding target audiences, and delivering corporate campaigns would be well-suited to compete. The contract, with an active status, includes criteria such as interview quality, approach to requirements, and relevant experience. Businesses interested in developing creative campaigns and contributing to outreach, income generation, and membership growth would find this tender beneficial for fostering growth and market expansion.

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Notice Title

Creative Campaigns HES/C/4225

Notice Description

HES is looking for a creative agency to develop new creative campaigns and be responsible for concept design, copy-writing, ad production, finished arts, as well as assisting HES in scoping out potential opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The strands which our campaigns may focus on are: - Membership acquisition and retention - Visitor led campaigns driving footfall to sites - mainly through events or linked to new experiences or developments at our sites - Data capture across our audiences - Campaigns to promote non-visitor related product or services. This could include but not exclusive to; fundraising/legacy, third party venue hire for corporate events, promotion of weddings, retail including promotion of our online shop and promotion of our archives. KEY CONSIDERATIONS It is essential that all resources adhere to our brand guidelines. We are currently looking at brand development, but the appropriate brand/sub brand guidelines will be supplied when available. It is also essential that the successful tenderer has a deep understanding of our target audiences, what they need, what they value, their abilities and limitations. We can provide information about our audiences if required. MEMBERSHIP - ACQUISITION & RETENTION The creative campaign should allow the ability to connect with audiences in a competitive market and appeal to the modern consumer by promoting value and affordability alongside social and outgoing/days out appeal. Campaigns should focus on the value of membership for visiting our sites, but messaging should focus on specific benefits and times of year to appeal to different segments of members. The events programme for 2024 has not been confirmed yet, however as an example Spectacular Jousting at Linlithgow Palace is one of the most attended events each year. All events are listed on the HES website: www.historicenvironment.scot/events Membership Retention - Depending on any emerging trends with the levels of member retention, HES may also consider promotional activity linked to retention. HES's current UK member retention level is 76% which is below the national average for UK visitor attraction membership schemes which sits at 80%. At the end of July 2023 HES had 192,969 members. Visitor Marketing - HES's approach to visitor marketing is to focus promotion on reasons to visit the sites (start of season, events and exhibitions) the scale of which dictates whether a paid campaign is required, admissions promotions and changes to the experience or new developments. HES may require focus on Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle or the Engine Shed (additional visitor facing brands of Historic Environment Scotland) at strategic times of the year and any other site should it be required. This can include our Christmas campaigns which may include Gift Membership and Christmas at both Edinburgh and Stirling Castle. Member and visitor focused campaigns should: - Drive visitors to HES attractions - Raise awareness of Historic Environment Scotland and the great days out we offer. - Drive income and membership numbers (targets TBC) - Be trackable across different media options - Contribute to data capture to our Scottish non-member database - Work collaboratively and practically together in development stages and working with appointed media agency - Communicate effectively with members, to ensure they are informed, engaged, and excited about the programme, with particular emphasis on personal communications. AUDIENCE Scottish families are the principal market for event and membership campaigns and fall into the ABC1 demographic. The second largest segment in the membership is concession category, this includes visitors aged 65 and over, full time students, in receipt of state benefit, and serving member of British Armed Forces. Focused briefs are issued for each individual event/campaign outlining aims and objectives. We have various pieces of research into our key markets which can be supplied if required. CORPORATE CAMPAIGNS This is a new area for the marketing team so while some elements remain unknown projects such as our retail including the online shop, corporate events, weddings, access to the archives and fundraising campaigns may be required.

Renewal: After the initial 2 years, the contract has the possibility to be extended for a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040346
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037336-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79342000 - 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
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used, the contract will be up for renewal in January 2028.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLY

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