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Marketing and Communications Framework

POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Mar 2025 at 14:21

Tender

17 Jul 2024 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Pool Re Services Limited, situated in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for a "Marketing and Communications Framework" in the services category with a focus on marketing services (CPV code: 79342000). This framework agreement is intended to enhance their marketing and communications efforts, divided into three lots: Design, Videography and Annual Report; Public Relations; and Public Affairs. The tender used a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure and facilitated a framework agreement, involving suppliers like Cavendish Consulting Limited, Cohesion Design Services Ltd, FTI Consulting LLP, and Arden Strategies Ltd. Key contract periods span three years, with potential extensions up to four years in total. Initial contracts were signed between January and February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, design, videography, public relations, and political consultancy to support Pool Re Services Limited's growth and enhance their public profile. Specifically, businesses offering comprehensive graphic design services, full PR strategies, and expert political monitoring can leverage this framework to secure valuable contracts. Large firms like Cavendish Consulting Limited and FTI Consulting LLP, alongside SMEs such as Cohesion Design Services Ltd and Arden Strategies Ltd, would be well-positioned to compete. The framework supports diverse services from digital design and video production to strategic communication and stakeholder engagement, creating ample growth opportunities for innovative service providers in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Marketing and Communications Framework

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Marketing and Communication Services. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to the Pool Re Marketing and Communications team. The Framework will be divided into three (3) Lots: Lot 1: Design, Videography and Annual Report Lot 2: Public Relations Lot 3: Public Affairs

Lot Information

Design, Videography and Annual Report

Design, Videography and Annual Report Supplying all graphic design and artwork services for Pool Re's external and internal facing collateral. Creating digital assets, maintaining brand guidelines and development of design propositions. Manage all aspects of video production. Produce the Pool Re Annual Report

Options: The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.

Public Relations

Provide a full PR service across a variety of projects. Works will include positioning Pool Re as a thought leader in the terrorism, reinsurance, insurance sector and in the wider media. Developing and implementing PR strategies, crafting newsworthy and engaging content for media and managing social media accounts.

Options: The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.

Public Affairs

Public Affairs and Political Monitoring Implementing an engagement strategy which results in a deep understanding amongst MPs, Peers, Government Officials and relevant bodies such as Think Tanks of our organisational strategy and objectives. Monitoring the political environment to keep abreast of relevant areas of interest. Support attendance at political conferences and other political stakeholder events.

Options: The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.

Renewal: The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047e33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009010-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,263,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 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
POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED
Additional Buyers

POOL RE SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercialservices@poolre.co.uk, sib@poolre.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ARDEN STRATEGIES

CAVENDISH CONSULTING

COHESION DESIGN SERVICVES

FTI CONSULTING

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