Tender

Marketing & Branding Research

RAIL DELIVERY GROUP

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Tender

20 Sep 2024 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is conducting a public procurement process to select a supplier for a comprehensive consumer research programme aimed at evaluating national marketing and Railcard campaigns such as the "Nothing Beats Being There" (NBBT) initiative. This tender falls within the research services industry category and covers locations across the UK. The procurement stage is in the Tender phase, and interested parties must submit their proposals via RDG's eProcurement system by 4th October 2024. The chosen supplier will deliver continuous data collection, pre- and post-campaign analysis, and collaborate closely with other RDG marketing partners to ensure an integrated approach. The contract period is set for 1,080 days, with a potential extension of up to two additional years in increments of no less than 12 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, polling, statistics, and marketing services. Companies with expertise in campaign tracking, brand awareness measurement, creative testing, and data reporting are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, aiming to select up to five candidates for the second stage, which will start on 29th October 2024. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio in the UK rail industry, gain exposure to a major national campaign, and establish long-term collaboration with RDG and its marketing partners.

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Notice Title

Marketing & Branding Research

Notice Description

The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) is seeking a supplier to manage a comprehensive consumer research programme for our national marketing and Railcard campaigns. RDG oversees the promotion of the UK rail industry, including the "Nothing Beats Being There" (NBBT) national marketing campaign and a range of Railcard products offering discounted fares. The research will evaluate the performance of these campaigns, track brand awareness, and provide actionable insights for ongoing and future strategies. The successful supplier will deliver continuous data collection, pre- and post-campaign analysis, and creative testing, with results reported on a periodic and quarterly basis. Collaboration with other RDG marketing partners is essential to ensure an integrated approach to performance measurement and optimisation. Interested parties are invited to participate in the tender process through RDG's eProcurement system, where they can access the full tender documentation and submit their proposals. For more details and to respond to this notice, please visit the link below: https://raildeliverygroup.tlb.app.jaggaer.com/ Once registered to the above platform, please search for - Marketing & Branding Research RFI and complete

Lot Information

Lot 1

RDG is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive consumer research programme to evaluate the performance of national marketing campaigns, Railcard promotions, and the National Rail brand. The research will focus on tracking and measuring key metrics related to awareness, campaign impact, and creative effectiveness across a variety of platforms and formats. Indication of Needs and Requirements: 1. Continuous Campaign Tracking 2. Railcard Campaign Evaluation 3. Creative Pre-Testing and Post-Campaign Analysis 4. Brand and Product Tracking 5. Data Collection and Reporting: 6. Collaboration and Flexibility:

Renewal: The option to extend will be for up to a further 2 years as increments of no less than 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049ca0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030188-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

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
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RAIL DELIVERY GROUP
Contact Name
Tosin Sanusi
Contact Email
tosin.sanusi@raildeliverygroup.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4V 3DS
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
Castle Baynard
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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