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ID 5220572 - Delivery of Campaign Advertising Services for the Further Education (FE) NI Colleges

FE South Eastern Regional College

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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29 Jul 2024 at 14:09

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Tender

14 May 2024 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The FE South Eastern Regional College, acting on behalf of six regional Further Education (FE) Colleges in Northern Ireland, has initiated a tender for the provision of advertising services. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 24th July 2024. This contract, with a total estimated value between £1,700,000 and £2,000,000, is specifically for advertising services encompassing production, media buying, media placement, project management, and evaluation for both online and offline campaigns. The advertising service contract will cater to both single sector and joint college advertising campaigns, with South Eastern Regional College (SERC) overseeing the administration. This tender is classified under CPV 79341000 (Advertising services) and follows an open procurement procedure. The buying organisation's address is Victoria Avenue, Newtownards, BT23 7EH, United Kingdom. Key deadlines included the tender period end date on 13th June 2024, with a bid opening on the same day at 15:30 BST.

This tender offers significant opportunities for advertising firms capable of delivering comprehensive marketing solutions across multiple platforms. The contract's scope, which includes production, media buying, and strategic media planning, is ideal for firms with a robust portfolio in innovative advertising services. Businesses excelling in digital and traditional media would find this tender particularly beneficial, given the need for both online and offline campaign facilitation. The successful bidder, Anderson Spratt Group Ltd, an SME based in Belfast, reflects the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete and excel in such high-value contracts. The open procedure ensures transparent competition, allowing capable businesses with expertise in detailed campaign management and evaluation to participate and potentially secure the contract, fostering business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID 5220572 - Delivery of Campaign Advertising Services for the Further Education (FE) NI Colleges

Notice Description

The six regional FE NI Colleges wish to collaborate to award a Contract for the provision of their advertising services. The requirement consists of the provision of advertising services to the Colleges, both online and offline. A full agency approach is required, with elements of production, media buying, media placement, project management and detailed evaluation for each campaign. The Supplier may be required to facilitate single sector or joint College advertising campaigns. The administering College, on behalf of the FE NI Colleges, will be the South Eastern Regional College (SERC). 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 5220572 - Specification).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The six regional FE NI Colleges wish to collaborate to award a Contract for the provision of their advertising services. The requirement consists of the provision of advertising services to the Colleges, both online and offline. A full agency approach is required, with elements of production, media buying, media placement, project management and detailed evaluation for each campaign. The Supplier may be required to facilitate single sector or joint College advertising campaigns. The administering College, on behalf of the FE NI Colleges, will be the South Eastern Regional College (SERC). 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 5220572 - Specification). Additional information: The value of this contract is estimated between PS1,700,000 and PS2,000,000 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 in August 2024) and will run for 26 months, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023604-2024
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FE South Eastern Regional College
Additional Buyers

FE Belfast Metropolitan College

FE North West Regional College

FE Northern Regional College

FE South West College

FE Southern Regional College

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT23 7EH
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Glen
Westminster Constituency
Strangford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LTD

Further Information

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