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Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales has awarded contracts for various services including Print & Production, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Event Management and Editorial Services. The current active contract is for the Bilingual Brand Development and Publications, with a total value of £470,000 and an end date of October 31, 2023. The procurement process was initiated on June 22, 2023, and involves multiple suppliers, including View Creative and Four Communications Ltd. The services are aimed at promoting and communicating the diversity of NRW's services through various publications and materials.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialised in services such as graphic design, event management, and brand development to compete for contracts with Natural Resources Wales. Businesses with experience in bilingual services, publication design, and creation of marketing materials would be well-suited to participate. The contracts cover a range of services to help NRW communicate effectively with diverse audiences and promote their initiatives through engaging and informative materials.

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Notice Title

Print & Production, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Event Management and Editorial Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Bilingual Editorial Service

Lot No: 5 Bilingual Editorial Service NRW recognises the value and importance of editing, copywriting, copyediting, proof reading and transcreation services. Noting that any publication/materials with formatting and typographical errors etc., not only give a bad impression, but can distract the recipient/reader of the authenticity and professionalism of the source and alter their perceptions and views. Bilingual editorial services will be required in the preparation of written, visual, audible, and film media that NRW use to convey information. Please Note that NRW have a bilingual style guide and tone of voice guidelines. This will be shared with the sucessful tenderer(s). Resultant designs and publications etc., must be in both English and Welsh - but not separate designs

Bilingual Video Animation

Lot No: 4 Bilingual Video Animation NRW recognise that video animation is a useful resource to captivate and inform people of the work undertaken by NRW and its partners. NRW's communications team will provide a brief/concept, for example our subtitling requirements for all productions and creation of video animation. NRW's communications team will provide a brief for all projects. The resultant videos etc., must be in both English and Welsh - but not separate designs Videos should not only be instantly recognisable as NRW, but captivate, inform the audience and possibly incorporate interactive approaches.

Bilingual Event Management Service, including Event Presentation Materials

Lot No: 3 Bilingual Event Management Service, including Event Presentation Materials NRW have had success in promoting and communicating the diversity of our services; e.g. the forestry and agricultural sectors, including but not limited to issues from water and flood defences to countryside management at two key events, The Royal Welsh Show and the Eisteddfod Festival. We are committed to repeating both our attendance and success at both of these events for the foreseeable future, as well as looking for other event opportunities to promote our services in the most effective way possible; accordingly, we are looking for a supplier who can work with our communications team to deliver a 'managed service' including but not limited to:- project management, design, transportation, installation, hosting and presenting. Events supported by NRW are all about interaction between those hosting the event, fellow exhibitors and visitors. Whilst not an exhaustive list NRW believe the key benefits of Event and Display Materials as: - - Giving a human face to our organisation; - Providing information directly and personally to our customers; - Receiving direct feedback from customers and stakeholders; - Launching initiatives to a target audience; either as part of or alongside the main event. This could also include policy approaches; - Providing keynote speaking opportunities; - Providing other opportunities for more specialist contact through seminars, clinics or on-stand presentations; - Providing us with an opportunity to work with our partners; - Improving public/community relations and instil goodwill; - Enhancing or managing our reputation and profile; - Raising our brand image and public profile; Whilst not limited to; NRW require the design, build and production with associated event management for: - - Stand design and build - Staging and Materials for events (including consumables) - Display Materials, such as - pull-ups - banners - nomadic design and creation of models and family activities NRW have previously and expect in future to have a presence at national and local events including the Eisteddfodau and the Royal Welsh Show. This lot also covers both external and internal ad hoc conferences and workshops. NRW holds a Team NRW day - our staff conference which current thinking leads us to believe will be annual. This draws around 800 of our staff together for a day and we require a managed service for this, including the provision of food, exhibition materials and consumables. In recognition of the significance of these events it is essential that supplier(s) work with NRW's communications team to ensure that all projects and outputs are delivered according to our business objectives and plans and essentially be reflective of our values and identity. Resultant designs and publications etc., must be in both English and Welsh - but not separate designs NRW requires the supplier to assist in: - Bringing ideas to life by creating compelling stories; - Building upon and protecting our reputation; - Delivering and supporting bespoke guest experiences and unique activities; - Innovative hands on activities for event visitors; - Providing an onsite presence to support hospitality and on-site assistance;

Bilingual Graphic Panels and Recreation Display Materials

Lot No: 2 Bilingual Graphic Panels and Recreation Display Materials NRW have approximately 1900 people working across Wales undertaking various tasks and roles. These are best communicated and promoted by the creation and assembly of outdoor and indoor information, interpretation and promotion materials e.g. mapping and illustration panels for recreation, education and some community projects. We need to inspire the public and inform visitors what's there, why it's important and share their experiences with others. These will be required on an as and when delivery basis over the term of the Framework Agreement. Please note:- LOT 2 includes any mapping and illustrations required for projects, to be shared with any other lots when needed. NRW will provide the content for these projects and require the supplier to provide on brand, bilingual publications

Bilingual Brand Development and Publications

A framework for the supply of; Print & Production, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Event Management and Editorial Services. Lot 1: Bilingual Brand Development and Publications In addition to the above, our Communications Team require the supplier to design and produce the following: - (please not this list is indicative, representing 'typical' publications and other types of publications may be required). - Leaflets - Advertisements - Newsletters - Reports - Brochures etc., Please note:- LOT 1 includes any mapping and illustrations required for projects, to be shared with any other lots when needed. NRW will provide the content for these projects and require the supplier to provide on brand, bilingual publications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-090981
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=090981
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

31682230 - Graphic display panels

79822000 - Composition services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79952000 - Event services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,330,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20197 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural Resources Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0TP
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Cazbah Ltd

Four Communications

Four Communications Ltd

Stuart Lloyd Associates Ltd

View Creative

the ontrac agency ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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