Notice Information
Notice Title
Creative Services Framework
Notice Description
Network Rail identified a requirement to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of creative and strategic solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages. The Framework Agreement contains two lots: * Lot 1 - Strategic and Campaign Services * Lot 2 - Creative and Production Services Suppliers will deliver creative solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages.
Lot Information
Lot 1 & 2
For further information relating to Network Rails requirements and to respond please review the document - "Request for Information Network Rail Creative Services Tender " via the instructions below: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the "View Current Opportunities" link and select "Creative Services Framework Tender" 3. Click on the attachment - Request for Information Network Rail Creative Services Tender 4. Once completed, please send your submission document via email as an attachment to dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject "Creative Services Framework RFI [Company Name]". 5. Any questions and/or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be directed to dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk. 6. The response deadline for this RFI is 17:00 15th October 2024 7. If you are interested in the opportunity but are unable to complete the RFI by the response deadline, please email dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk confirming your expression of interest. The purpose of this RFI is to: * Engage with the supply market and understand the level of interest in bidding for this potential future opportunity. * Allow suppliers who are interested in any potential future tender activity relating to this requirement, to be aware of the procurement platform that will be used and provide them with the steps to complete qualification to this platform if requested (should they not have already done so). * Identify suitable suppliers available in the market. * Identify the capacity and capabilities of the suppliers available in the market. * Understanding views of the supply market on the scope and structure of the proposed framework agreement. * Identify any additional services, requirements, or concepts that Network Rail have not considered - this information may then be considered to support Network Rail in developing/updating its specification for the tender opportunity. Please note that any content received in response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid or potential future tender. Additional information: The RFI does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned therein, and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to the RFI. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any RFI event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried
Lot 1 - Strategic planning and campaigns servicesLot 1 Suppliers shall provide a strategy for a project, from the initial brief, produce the relevant creative outputs and deliver the project communications for internal and external activity.
Renewal: Should a retender be required, Network Rail will issue a further notice, notifying the market
Lot 2 - Creative design, production, and activation servicesLot 2 Suppliers will provide creative design, production, and activation services for internal and external activity which do not require a strategic approach or fully integrated communications.
Renewal: Should a retender be required, Network Rail will issue a further notice, notifying the market
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-049d60
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022539-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive procedure with negotiation
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
22 - Printed matter and related products
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
-
- CPV Codes
22462000 - Advertising material
79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
79341000 - Advertising services
79341400 - Advertising campaign services
79342000 - Marketing services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £23,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £23,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 12 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 17 Mar 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 10 Feb 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 20 Feb 20262 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled, Planned
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SE1 8SW
- Post Town
- South East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI45 Lambeth
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Lambeth
- Electoral Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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