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Procurement of a supplier to develop bilingual marketing content, integrated media campaigns and man

EDUCATION WORKFORCE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Workforce Council, based in Cardiff, is currently at the award stage of a public procurement process titled "Procurement of a supplier to develop bilingual marketing content, integrated media campaigns and management." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising and marketing services. The contract was awarded for a total value of £200,000 to the supplier Creo on 19th April 2022, with the content development needs set to be completed by 31st December 2022. The services will be provided over a two-year period, necessitating ongoing content and campaign development in both Welsh and English.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in bilingual marketing, content creation, and media campaign management. Companies with experience in education sector communications, particularly those offering services that align with Welsh language standards, are particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for ongoing social media management and responsive engagement further benefits firms that excel in digital marketing strategies aimed at diverse audiences, including those within priority recruitment areas such as STEM and ethnic minorities.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a supplier to develop bilingual marketing content, integrated media campaigns and man

Notice Description

2. The SpecificationEWC requirements2.1 Content development required.Develop content to promote careers in education. Content should include a minimum of two videos (one Welsh and one English) as well as photography for each of the following groups:- School leadership- School supply staff- Further Education learning support worker- Work-based learning practitioner- Work-based learning manager- Youth work leadership and management- Youth worker (local authority)- Volunteer youth worker2.2 Content outlined in 2.1 will need to be completed before 31.12.22.2.3 As well as content outlined in requirement 2.1, content will be required on an ongoing basis as and when directed by EWC officers over a period of two (2) years. The procured provider will be required to provide a fixed price quotation (based on the rate card provided) for content following receipt of a full brief from EWC Officers.-All content must be translated and available in Welsh and English-All content must be accessible and comply with WCAG 2.1 A2.4 Campaign development and managementDevelop and manage relevant campaigns to engage with specific groups within the education sector. Current groups include schools, further education, work-based learning and youth work.- Campaigns will need to consider and address engagement for individuals within priority recruitment areas: Welsh language, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).-The procured provider will be responsible for the development and delivery of the campaigns. Including development of campaign strategy and content, campaign delivery, reporting and tracking and providing an evaluation report when the campaign has concluded.- Campaigns will be required on an ongoing basis over the period of two (2) years as and when directed by EWC officers. The procured provider will be required to provide a fixed price quotation (based on the rate card provided) for campaigns following receipt of a full campaign brief from EWC officers.-Campaign content should be bilingual and available in Welsh and English- All content must be accessible and comply with WCAG 2.1 A2.5 Social media managementManage all social media channels for Educators Wales (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) to help grow and optimise the channels and their reach. This will include:- Development and implementation of an annual social media communication strategy and monthly reporting to EWC officers. Monthly reports should include analytics of website traffic and social media engagement.- Ensuring all social media channels are being utilised to promote careers and improve perceptions of careers in education in Wales. The provider will be responsible for responding to engagement on social media channels within 24 hours.- Development of content for social media posts- Development of social media calendars- Ensure content shared on social media channels is representative of each sector group (schools, further education, work-based learning and youth work) and that content is diverse and inclusive.- Liaising with EWC officers to ensure Educators Wales events are promoted through social media channels- The procured provider will be responsible for social media management for the duration of the contract (two years).2.6 General requirements relevant to 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5All content, campaigns and social media must align to the Educators Wales brand guidelines and Brand and Campaign positioning document.Services must be delivered in a manner which is compliant with the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 [the Welsh Language Act 1993] and with the Welsh language standards [Regulations no. 4] that the authority is liable to comply with for the Services, as if the tenderer was itself the authority. Tenderers must ensure that they are familiar with the standards to which the authority is required to comply. Note: The EWC has a duty to ensure that the Welsh Language is not treated less favourably than English.In providing the services outlined, the supplier (as the data processor) must adhere to the Data Protection Act (and GDPR) and provide EWC as the data controller with any necessary evidence of compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-119164
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119164
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22462000 - Advertising material

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

80000000 - Education and training services

92111210 - Advertising film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
EDUCATION WORKFORCE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jerena Davies-Kumar, Lisa Winstone
Contact Email
jerena.davies-kumar@ewc.wales
Contact Phone
+44 2920460099

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0AB
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Plasnewydd
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREO

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