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Network Rail Creative Services Framework

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 17:14

Planning

24 Sep 2024 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd is currently in the tender stage for their "Network Rail Creative Services Framework" procurement, targeting the advertising and marketing services industry. The framework has an estimated value of £23,000,000 and consists of two lots: Lot 1 for strategic planning and campaigns services valued at £13,000,000, and Lot 2 for creative design, production, and activation services valued at £10,000,000. This public procurement process is designed to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages through creative and strategic solutions. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 17th March 2025, with a second stage invitation set for 5th May 2025. The entire procurement process is electronic, following a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses within the advertising and marketing sectors, particularly those specialising in strategic planning, campaign management, creative design, and production services. Companies with expertise in delivering integrated communication solutions or distinct creative outputs can significantly benefit by securing a place on this framework. Given the scale and scope of the contract, businesses capable of handling large-scale projects with innovative and effective communication strategies are well-suited to compete. With a maximum of two lots awarded per supplier, the framework ensures equitable opportunities for multiple businesses to contribute and thrive within Network Rail's extensive outreach and engagement activities across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network Rail Creative Services Framework

Notice Description

Network Rail has identified a requirement for the provision of creative and strategic solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages. The Framework Agreement will contain two lots: * Lot 1 - Strategic planning and campaigns services * Lot 2 - Creative design, production, and activation services

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 services

Lot 1 Suppliers will provide a strategy for a project, from the initial brief, produce the relevant creative outputs and deliver the project communications. They can provide a one-stop creative solution for internal and external campaigns. Further details are contained in the scope of services document in BravoNR.

Renewal: Should a retender be required, Network Rail will issue a further notice, notifying the market

Lot 2 - Creative design, production, and activation services

Lot 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. The briefs Lot 2 Suppliers work on have a clear direction and output defined by the client. Further details on the Lot 2 requirements can be found in the scope of services document in BravoNR.

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/005257-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

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

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