This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2019 at 00:00

Tender

31 Aug 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework". This project, classified under the services industry category, is taking place in North Ayrshire, UK. The procurement method applied is the open procedure, and the process is at the award stage, having concluded on 24 December 2018. The overall value of the framework agreement is £640,000, with individual lots including Basic Design, Creative Design, Film-making, Audio Visual Services, and Marketing Consultancy. The submission deadline was set for 8 October 2018, with a possible extension of up to 24 months at the Council's discretion.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in graphic design, filmmaking, digital media, and marketing consultancy. Agencies and professionals with experience in producing high-quality visual content, including branding, advertising, and design for events, will find this an advantageous chance to establish a long-term relationship with North Ayrshire Council. Potential bidders should prepare to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, as the competitive nature of this framework necessitates providers who can deliver innovative and effective marketing and design solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council is seeking tender submissions for the Provision of a Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework. North Ayrshire Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified graphic designers, filmmakers and media professionals as detailed further within each lot. The Council is looking to establish a 2 year Framework agreement with the option to extend for upto 24 months years to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. This will be within the following lots: Lot 1 - Basic Design (Minor) Lot 2 - Design - Creative, Concept and Application (Major) Lot 3 - Film-making and Virtual Tours Lot 4 - Audio Visual Services Lot 5 - Marketing Consultancy / Agency

Lot Information

Basic Design (Minor)

North Ayrshire Council delivers a wide range of services, events, products and general information to a wide variety of audiences. The contractor will provide small scale graphic design services to include but not limited to: -Basic design/typesetting including brochures, flyers, posters, postcards, bookmarks, newsletters, stationery, ticket design, invitations, programmes etc. -Resizing of pre-existing artwork -Basic design elements for web use/social media platforms -Advertising design - newspaper/magazine, printed media, outdoor and online etc -Design for internal and external signage -Design for exhibition systems, pop up systems -Design for indoor/outdoor events including banners, flags, backdrops, screen content and general event dressing

Renewal: Option to extend for upto 24 months

Design - Creative, Concept and Application (Major)

North Ayrshire Council delivers a wide range of services, events, products and general information to a wide variety of audiences. High quality design is fundamental to effectively communicating to our prescribed target markets and this can range from mass marketing campaigns down to one off or specialised/niche promotions. The contractor is therefore required to delivery high quality design solutions including, but not limited to: -Brand development - research, design, application and creation of brand guidelines -Logo design -Graphic design services for printed and/or digital products including brochures, flyers, posters, postcards, bookmarks, newsletters, stationery, ticket design, invitations, programmes etc. -Design for web including design elements, pdfs, animations and digital publishing platforms -Advertising design - newspaper/magazine, printed media, outdoor and online etc -Design for internal and external signage -Design for exhibition systems, pop up systems, point of sale, vehicle livery etc -Design for indoor/outdoor events including banners, flags, backdrops, screen content and general event dressing -Large format graphics -Design elements as required for incorporation into websites, apps, e-news/e-blasts etc. -Provision of subcontracted services as required including copywriting, photography, illustrations, animations, translation services etc.

Renewal: Option to extend for upto 24 months

Film-making and Virtual Tours

North Ayrshire Council delivers a wide range of services, events, products and general information to a wide variety of audiences. Film is becoming increasingly important in the documentation and communication of key information about our services, projects and events. To produce a wide range of corporate and commercial films and videos including but not limited to: -Live indoor/outdoor event documentation including: -Major events, festivals and championships -Local community events -Attendance at official photo calls and launches -Videography of facilities and venues -General project documentation -Working on collaborative film and video projects with key partners and clients -Promotional videos for use at major exhibitions and conferences -"Talking head" style interviews and case studies

Renewal: Option to extend for upto 24 months

Audio Visual Services

North Ayrshire Council delivers a wide range of events to a wide variety of audiences. Professional audio visual services is important to ensure best practice, innovation and clear communication at various events. To deliver audio visual services at various events including but not limited to: -Award ceremonies -Conferences and workshops -Election Counts

Renewal: Option to extend for upto 24 months

Marketing Consultancy / Agency

North Ayrshire Council delivers a wide range of services, events, products and general information to a wide variety of audiences. The contractor will provide planning, creative development, project delivery and evaluation of marketing and communication campaigns as detailed in the specific brief for such services. The Marketing requirements may include but are not limited to: -Strategic marketing planning including competitor analysis, SWOT, PEST etc -Media planning and buying including the negotiation of media partnerships/sponsorship for key projects -Attendance at project meetings -Copywriting and proofing -Brand development - research, design, application and creation of brand guidelines -Graphic design for printed and/or digital products including brochures, flyers, posters, postcards, bookmarks, newsletters, stationery, ticket design, invitations, programmes etc. -Design for web including design elements, pdfs, animations and digital publishing platforms -Design for internal and external signage -Design for exhibition systems, pop up systems, point of sale, vehicle livery etc -Design for indoor/outdoor events including banners, flags, backdrops, screen content and general event dressing -Large format graphics -Digital marketing including - email marketing, pay per click, search engine optimisation etc -Social media content creation as per brief -Sponsorship activation as per brief -Provision of subcontracted services as required including photography, illustrations, animations, translation services etc. -Regular reporting and post project review as per brief -Facilitating stakeholder workshops

Renewal: Option to extend for upto 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000553956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343702
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£418,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

6274 Design

Advertisingworks Scotland Ltd

Ayrshire Film Co. CIC

Bread and butter creative

Chocolate Films

Dvidia Video Production

EVM

Flourish Marketing Ltd

Lawrence Creative

Rockpool Graphic Design

Vision Events Glasgow

Visualize This

We Do Fruition Ltd

Whitewall Marketing

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP329967
    Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework - North Ayrshire Council is seeking tender submissions for the Provision of a Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework. North Ayrshire Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified graphic designers, filmmakers and media professionals as detailed further within each lot. The Council is looking to establish a 2 year Framework agreement with the option to extend for upto 24 months years to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. This will be within the following lots: Lot 1 - Basic Design (Minor) Lot 2 - Design - Creative, Concept and Application (Major) Lot 3 - Film-making and Virtual Tours Lot 4 - Audio Visual Services Lot 5 - Marketing Consultancy / Agency
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343702
    Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework - North Ayrshire Council is seeking tender submissions for the Provision of a Graphic Design & Digital Media Framework. North Ayrshire Council is looking to appoint suitably qualified graphic designers, filmmakers and media professionals as detailed further within each lot. The Council is looking to establish a 2 year Framework agreement with the option to extend for upto 24 months years to be exercised at the discretion of the Council. This will be within the following lots: Lot 1 - Basic Design (Minor) Lot 2 - Design - Creative, Concept and Application (Major) Lot 3 - Film-making and Virtual Tours Lot 4 - Audio Visual Services Lot 5 - Marketing Consultancy / Agency

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