Notice Information
Notice Title
Communication & Marketing Framework Agreement
Notice Description
A framework for delivering Welsh Government's communication and marketing requirements. The framework will be open for use by other public bodies. 1. Creative Design 2. Digital Services 3. Filming, Editing & Animation Services 4. Bespoke Stand Design & Build 5. Event / Conference Management 6. Evaluation / Research 7. Publicity Materials- Storage & Shipping 8. Audio Visual (AV) Services 9. Portable Publicity Equipment & Signage Over the maximum 4 year period of the framework. The value of GBP 20m is the maximum anticipated spend on the framework. The Lot value figures provided are the maximum anticipated for each Lot. Please note however that, as this is a framework agreement, the values provided are only estimates and cannot be guaranteed. The framework will predominantly be used by Welsh Government but may also be accessed by Customer Organisations that have signed up to the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD). A full list of Customer Organisations eligible to use the Agreement can be found attached. -Welsh Ministers, their agencies, sponsored and statutory bodies and other contracting authorities funded by them, whether or not they operate independently of Welsh Ministers -The Welsh Assembly Commission -Any company, limited liability partnership or other corporate entity wholly or partly owned by or controlled (directly or indirectly) by Welsh Government -UK Government, their agencies, companies and limited liability partnerships or other entities, wholly or partly owned by or controlled by departments of the UK Government and which operate in Wales. Non-ministerial governmental departments which operate devolved offices in Wales -Local Authorities in Wales their agencies, companies and limited liability partnerships or other corporate entities wholly or partly owned by or controlled by and any county and county borough, city, community or other council or local authority in Wales -Contracting authorities established for the provision of culture, media and sport in Wales -NHS Health Boards in Wales, NHS Trusts in Wales, Special Health Authorities in Wales, Community Health Councils in Wales, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Board of Community Health Councils and any other contracting authorities operating within or on behalf of the NHS in Wales -Higher and further education bodies in Wales, including colleges, community colleges and universities, WEA Cymru and Colleges Wales -Police and crime commissioners and police forces in England and Wales; national park, and fire and rescue authorities in Wales -Wales Council for Voluntary Action and associated bodies -Registered social landlords on the Welsh Government maintained register. -Schools, sixth-form colleges, foundation schools and academies in Wales (but not independent schools) -HM Inspectorate of Schools in Wales (Estyn); -One Voice Wales (Town & Community Councils) and town & community councils in Wales -Where applicable, the above shall include subsidiaries of the contracting authority at any level. In the event of merger, abolition or change of any of the contracting authorities listed or referred to above, the successors to those authorities or to their functions will also be able to enter into specific contracts under this Framework.
Lot Information
Creative Design
This Lot is for the design of communication materials required by the Client to meet defined communication objectives, capturing and delivering the required messages that from part of a communication plan.
Digital ServicesSuppliers are sought with expertise in digital strategy development. To include research and developing customer insights, stakeholder engagement, setting appropriate objectives, tactical planning and developing an associated measurement and evaluation framework. Strategic projects might include supporting organizational digital transformation, domain strategy and architecture as well as specific channel activities - covering owned, earned and paid media. All aspects of web design and build. To include information architecture, usability and customer-centric design, technical development and API integration across B2C and B2B sites. It is important that web development projects support the delivery of search friendly sites and KPI driven customer journeys.
Filming, Editing & Animation ServicesSuccessful bidders will be required to develop scripts / use existing scripts and produce highly polished outputs for broadcast, social media and other web based clips. Services required will include, but not be limited to; Taking static communication briefs and developing a script / storyboard to bring the concept to life and which captures and engages the relevant targeted audience. Producing adverts for television, short punchy, witty scripts are required, for training, education and informational briefs, scripts effective in both English and Welsh are required. A range of topics can be covered and require scripts and concepts which deliver complex and important information in a manner which ensures the audience remain interested and continue to watch etc. and which communicates the aims and objectives of the project. With regard to Welsh adverts, consideration should be given to ensuring language works within the context of the piece, pure translation is not always the best way to achieve this. Music, composition, the appropriate use of models as well as locations and props all add in bringing a script to life. Successful bidders will have expertise in generating ideas, sourcing music, models etc. and will understand and can address licensing issues etc., ensuring that a fully developed script is delivered which is compliant to all relevant regulations and meets the objectives of the individual brief.
Bespoke Stand Design & BuildDesign, construct and supply all the various elements in the production of both large bespoke standalone exhibition spaces, or smaller modular structures for either internal or external exhibitions which are eye catching, provide light and airy interiors and are versatile to accommodate a modern, fluid and imaginative exhibition. Ensuring all structures are compliant with legislation and regulations. Provide the Client will all necessary documentation to demonstrate appropriate Health & Safety and accessibility guidelines are adhered to. Conducting risk assessment for each project and ensuring Client sign-off.
Event / Conference ManagementSuccessful suppliers will be required to research and understand the aims and objectives of events, provide expert project management services, on-site support and liaison with all parties at the event itself. Work closely with and maintain excellent relationships with the various suppliers and organisations in the production of the event. Manage multiple contractors and in some instances multiple parties to ensure that planning and delivery remains on time and within budget, highlighting and managing issues as they arise. Activity required may include venue sourcing, hotel bookings, the facilitation of delegate packs, name badges, AV, speaker sourcing and management, travel arrangement planning & management, press and PR - both for within the UK and overseas (working with travel agents as required). For conferences, requirements will include delegate recruitment and registration, database management and reporting for budget and planning management.
Evaluation / ResearchSuccessful suppliers will be required to undertake research and evaluation via several mediums; face-to-face, interviews at events/exhibitions, follow up phone calls, interviews via the phone or via a survey etc. Within Wales, this will be conducted bilingually and in accordance with the Welsh Language Standards. Reports will be required on the effectiveness of events / campaigns, materials distributed, feedback, staff, PR and general comments on the effectiveness of the event / campaign objectives and recommendations for moving forward. Successful suppliers will be required to undertake questionnaire design and development, (either paper based or electronic/on-line), identifying a wide range of target audiences and how they can participate in the research, issuing and undertaking the required follow up. For international events interviews may need to be conducted in the language of the country, or of the various guests. Local interviewers will need to be organised and managed accordingly.
Publicity Materials - Storage & ShippingThe successful supplier will need to work with the current supplier to arrange the handover / transportation / collection of materials. There will also be a requirement to conduct an inventory after collection of the materials. Store and transport a wide range of exhibition and conference materials. Suppliers may be required to provide suitable warehouse facilities to store and maintain in good condition exhibition materials, stands (boxed or in parts), electronic items, brochures and furniture in dry, dust free and accessible premises. There may also be a requirement for the storage, transportation and maintenance of the exhibition trailer listed at Annex 6 or the hire of a similar vehicle. Storage should be available which is modular, i.e. can expand as additional materials are created and need storage. Packaging of items in bubble wrap or shrink-wrap will be required, especially when being sent out for delivery to event locations. Racking should be in place to store literature and clothing to ensure that is kept dry and secure. Stock control management will be vital in ensuring that items are logged and reports issued on all elements stored and any call off of literature or equipment etc. An online stock management system is required that can be securely accessed by the Client. Picking, packing and despatch services are required for delivery to multiple locations, as required and advised by the Client. Visit Wales, a division of the Welsh Government, own a 25,000 sq foot storage facility located in Pencoed. A warehouse manager is required, to be available between the hours of 9-5pm, Monday to Friday. The warehouse manager will be responsible for the stock control, stock ordering, maintaining stock levels, arranging picking, packing and despatch of items as requested by the Client. An online ordering / tracking, stock management system must be provided, that can also be accessed by the Client.
Audio Visual (AV) ServicesSuppliers are required to advise and undertake as appropriate all elements of planning, organising and providing a full range of audio visual support and access to the hire of quality Audio Visual equipment for a number of purposes such as exhibitions, road shows, product launch events, PR, award ceremonies, Internal and External meetings/presentations, etc. Provide a wide range of AV equipment such as projectors, display screens, speaker system, radio mic's, computers and laptops, electronic voting systems as well as lighting, video capture/ simultaneous broadcasting of presenters and be able to work with both PC & Mac formats. Undertake installation, running and de-rigging of equipment, including advice and full technical support as and when needed, working with venues as appropriate to ensure that all aspects of health & safety are met. Risk assessments must be undertaken on-site to ensure compliance with all industry regulations.
Portable Publicity Equipment & SignageSuccessful suppliers must be able to provide various models of traditional publicity display materials including (but not limited to) roll-ups, portable modular stands and various banner systems with their casings. In addition to the more traditional display equipment, suppliers must be able to offer a range of alternative, light-weight and portable equipment that can be transported, erected and dismantled by an individual with ease. Successful suppliers must also be able to provide newer technologies including (but not limited to) digital display equipment, presentations for iPads / tablets and alternative methods of displaying information through portable systems. In addition to the purchase of equipment, the Client will also be looking to loan equipment on an ad hoc basis. Successful suppliers must have the ability to print / manufacture the graphic panels and undertake repairs to the various systems we may purchase as part of this Framework, as well as those that we already have in stock, which includes roll-up banner stands and modular curved systems. Suppliers may be required to set artwork for panels themselves or to work from supplied artwork which we provide - often at short-notice of around a week and sometimes requiring quick delivery. In addition the production of non-standard panels is required for larger exhibition stands and systems in various formats: lightweight material, vinyl, hardboard, flexi-board, stand-alone panels etc. See PQQ Documents
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-128426
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128426
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
32321300 - Audio-visual materials
34928470 - Signage
39154000 - Exhibition equipment
39154100 - Exhibition stands
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79342000 - Marketing services
79822500 - Graphic design services
79952000 - Event services
79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services
92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services
92111000 - Motion picture and video production services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £20,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £20,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Aug 20233 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Mar 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 22 Aug 20233 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- 4 years
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF10 3NQ
- Postcode Area
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
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- 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
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- Local Authority
- Cardiff
- Electoral Ward
- Cathays
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN425925
Communication & Marketing Framework Agreement - A framework for delivering Welsh Government's communication and marketing requirements. The framework will be open for use by other public bodies. 1. Creative Design 2. Digital Services 3. Filming, Editing & Animation Services 4. Bespoke Stand Design & Build 5. Event / Conference Management 6. Evaluation / Research 7. Publicity Materials- Storage & Shipping 8. Audio Visual (AV) Services 9. Portable Publicity Equipment & Signage Over the maximum 4 year period of the framework. The value of GBP 20m is the maximum anticipated spend on the framework. The Lot value figures provided are the maximum anticipated for each Lot. Please note however that, as this is a framework agreement, the values provided are only estimates and cannot be guaranteed. The framework will predominantly be used by Welsh Government but may also be accessed by Customer Organisations that have signed up to the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD). A full list of Customer Organisations eligible to use the Agreement can be found attached. -Welsh Ministers, their agencies, sponsored and statutory bodies and other contracting authorities funded by them, whether or not they operate independently of Welsh Ministers -The Welsh Assembly Commission -Any company, limited liability partnership or other corporate entity wholly or partly owned by or controlled (directly or indirectly) by Welsh Government -UK Government, their agencies, companies and limited liability partnerships or other entities, wholly or partly owned by or controlled by departments of the UK Government and which operate in Wales. Non-ministerial governmental departments which operate devolved offices in Wales -Local Authorities in Wales their agencies, companies and limited liability partnerships or other corporate entities wholly or partly owned by or controlled by and any county and county borough, city, community or other council or local authority in Wales -Contracting authorities established for the provision of culture, media and sport in Wales -NHS Health Boards in Wales, NHS Trusts in Wales, Special Health Authorities in Wales, Community Health Councils in Wales, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Board of Community Health Councils and any other contracting authorities operating within or on behalf of the NHS in Wales -Higher and further education bodies in Wales, including colleges, community colleges and universities, WEA Cymru and Colleges Wales -Police and crime commissioners and police forces in England and Wales; national park, and fire and rescue authorities in Wales -Wales Council for Voluntary Action and associated bodies -Registered social landlords on the Welsh Government maintained register. -Schools, sixth-form colleges, foundation schools and academies in Wales (but not independent schools) -HM Inspectorate of Schools in Wales (Estyn); -One Voice Wales (Town & Community Councils) and town & community councils in Wales -Where applicable, the above shall include subsidiaries of the contracting authority at any level. In the event of merger, abolition or change of any of the contracting authorities listed or referred to above, the successors to those authorities or to their functions will also be able to enter into specific contracts under this Framework. -
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG448113
Communication & Marketing Framework Agreement - A framework for delivering Welsh Government's communication and marketing requirements. The framework will be open for use by other public bodies. 1. Creative Design 2. Digital Services 3. Filming, Editing & Animation Services 4. Bespoke Stand Design & Build 5. Event / Conference Management 6. Evaluation / Research 7. Publicity Materials- Storage & Shipping 8. Audio Visual (AV) Services 9. Portable Publicity Equipment & Signage Over the maximum 4 year period of the framework. The value of GBP 20m is the maximum anticipated spend on the framework. The Lot value figures provided are the maximum anticipated for each Lot. Please note however that, as this is a framework agreement, the values provided are only estimates and cannot be guaranteed. The framework will predominantly be used by Welsh Government but may also be accessed by Customer Organisations that have signed up to the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery (WGCD). A full list of Customer Organisations eligible to use the Agreement can be found attached. -Welsh Ministers, their agencies, sponsored and statutory bodies and other contracting authorities funded by them, whether or not they operate independently of Welsh Ministers -The Welsh Assembly Commission -Any company, limited liability partnership or other corporate entity wholly or partly owned by or controlled (directly or indirectly) by Welsh Government -UK Government, their agencies, companies and limited liability partnerships or other entities, wholly or partly owned by or controlled by departments of the UK Government and which operate in Wales. Non-ministerial governmental departments which operate devolved offices in Wales -Local Authorities in Wales their agencies, companies and limited liability partnerships or other corporate entities wholly or partly owned by or controlled by and any county and county borough, city, community or other council or local authority in Wales -Contracting authorities established for the provision of culture, media and sport in Wales -NHS Health Boards in Wales, NHS Trusts in Wales, Special Health Authorities in Wales, Community Health Councils in Wales, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Board of Community Health Councils and any other contracting authorities operating within or on behalf of the NHS in Wales -Higher and further education bodies in Wales, including colleges, community colleges and universities, WEA Cymru and Colleges Wales -Police and crime commissioners and police forces in England and Wales; national park, and fire and rescue authorities in Wales -Wales Council for Voluntary Action and associated bodies -Registered social landlords on the Welsh Government maintained register. -Schools, sixth-form colleges, foundation schools and academies in Wales (but not independent schools) -HM Inspectorate of Schools in Wales (Estyn); -One Voice Wales (Town & Community Councils) and town & community councils in Wales -Where applicable, the above shall include subsidiaries of the contracting authority at any level. In the event of merger, abolition or change of any of the contracting authorities listed or referred to above, the successors to those authorities or to their functions will also be able to enter into specific contracts under this Framework.
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