Award

Marketing Design

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2024 at 09:41

Tender

17 Jun 2024 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking a design agency to collaborate on their suite of marketing materials, including both printed and digital assets to maintain brand identity and standards. The procurement process, titled "Marketing Design," focuses on the industry category of marketing services (CPV code 79342000) and is located in the UK. The tender is currently in the award stage, following an open procedure. Key dates to note are the tender period ending on 17th July 2024 and the contract being signed on 21st August 2024. HES, a national agency based in Edinburgh, handled the procurement, ensuring potential suppliers adhere to their Terms and Conditions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in creative services, particularly those with experience in marketing design. The contract includes a substantial focus on quality metrics such as experience, key personnel, continuous improvement, and environmental impact, making it ideal for firms with strong credentials in these areas. SMEs, in particular, would find this procurement beneficial considering the emphasis on fair work practices and economic assessment through independent credit reports. The recurring nature of the contract, with possible renewals, provides a prospect for sustained business growth and long-term partnership with HES.

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Notice Title

Marketing Design

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) requires a design agency to work with us on our suite of marketing materials. This could include printed and digital assets which both will play a part in maintaining brand identity and standards. The contract will involve planning initial creative, design development, and finalising artwork and supply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See specification for full description

Renewal: After the initial contract period of 3 years, the contract will be up for renewal for a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04705b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026610-2024
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

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
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used up then the contract will be re-published in 2029.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Catherine McNair
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

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

STUDIOLR

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