This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 14:26

Tender

17 Apr 2024 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities Northern Ireland (DfC) is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process for "Advertising and Related Services" under the title "ID 5168908 - DfC - Advertising and Related Services." The process, with an id of "012537-2024," is seeking suppliers to deliver a range of advertising campaigns promoting various DfC initiatives. The industry category for this procurement is advertising services, with additional classifications in advertising and marketing services, and advertising campaign services. The contract is estimated to be valued between £1,200,000 and £1,800,000 and covers a location within Northern Ireland (UKN). The open procedure method is being used, and the deadline for tender submission is 20th May 2024 at 15:00 BST, with the contract period expected to commence in mid-July 2024 and run for one year, with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services to secure a major governmental contract. It is particularly suitable for enterprises that have strong strategic planning, media strategy, creative development, and research capabilities, especially those with experience in tracking research and evaluation of campaigns. SMEs and businesses capable of providing subcontracting services such as research, print production, website development, and creative and content production should consider submitting proposals. Bidders will be evaluated based on technical and economic criteria, with performance on contract delivery and social value also being important factors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 5168908 - DfC - Advertising and Related Services

Notice Description

The Department for Communities (DfC) wish to appoint a Supplier to provide advertising and related services to deliver a range of advertising campaigns and related services. The requirement consists of a series of campaigns all running to promote a number of the Department's programmes and initiatives. No guarantee can be given as to the level and value of work to be placed throughout the lifetime of this contract. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5168908 - Specification).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Communities (DfC) wish to appoint a Supplier to provide advertising and related services to deliver a range of advertising campaigns and related services. The requirement consists of a series of campaigns all running to promote a number of the Department's programmes and initiatives. No guarantee can be given as to the level and value of work to be placed throughout the lifetime of this contract. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5168908 - Specification). Additional information: The value of this contract is estimated between PS1,200,000 and PS1,800,000 overall. The figure indicated in Section II 1.7 represents an estimated contract value. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each.

Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be mid-July 2024) and will run for one year, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045315
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023431-2024
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20242 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
Department for Communities NI
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7EG
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAVIGATOR BLUE LTD

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