Tender

Two Year Fixed Period Contract GFX Services

SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)

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Tender

24 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Seirbheis nam Meadhanan Gàidhlig (The Gaelic Media Service) is initiating a tender process for a "Two Year Fixed Period Contract GFX Services" aimed at providing graphics and creative services for BBC ALBA’s linear schedule and digital platforms. The contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, focuses on the Broadcasting industry category and encompasses services that are expected to start on 1st October 2024. The deadline for tender submissions is 23rd August 2024 at 15:00. Although MG ALBA is based in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, remote submissions are welcome. This open procedure aims to identify a partner capable of delivering high-quality, cohesive materials aligning with MG ALBA's brand vision and marketing objectives, with the contract period ending on 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for experienced and innovative post-production and creative edit houses. Businesses specialising in graphics overlays, promotional video creation, and multi-platform video campaign production can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and secure a prominent client like BBC ALBA. The contract seeks a partner to deliver timely and engaging video content and interstitial materials, making it ideal for companies adept at agile and creative production processes. The opportunity to work with MG ALBA’s marketing and digital teams to deliver bespoke campaigns and showreels further provides a platform for businesses to showcase their innovative capabilities and potentially gain further contracts in the media and broadcasting sector.

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Notice Title

Two Year Fixed Period Contract GFX Services

Notice Description

Applications are invited from experienced and innovative post-production & creative edit houses in order to fulfil graphics and creative services for BBC ALBA's linear schedule and digital platforms. We seek a partner capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, engaging, and cohesive materials that align with our brand vision and marketing objectives. The contract will begin on 1st October 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Applications are invited from experienced and innovative post-production & creative edit houses in order to fulfil graphics and creative services for BBC ALBA's linear schedule and digital platforms. We seek a partner capable of delivering high-quality, accurate, engaging, and cohesive materials that align with our brand vision and marketing objectives. The contract will begin on 1st October 2024. The services sought are: Interstitials Delivery Services - Assembly and delivery of interstitials in weekly packages, offline and online (approximately 60 hours per annum, with all assets pre-existing); - The overlaying of BBC ALBA graphics and livery, audio and music onto BBC ALBA promos and trailers of varying lengths; - The creation of menus, other programme pointers and other presentational elements; - Timely, accurate and efficient delivery of all interstitial packages + deliverables consistently throughout the year; - Review and develop efficiency of systems within 6 months of contract start date, including automation where possible; - Provide robust backup/resilience; and - Versatile and responsive to delivery deadlines. Creative Services: - Concept, Ideation and Editing of engaging promos & trailers of varying lengths for linear & digital platforms; - End to end creation of multi-platform promotional assets for use on linear & digital platforms, including: - Leading on concept & ideation in response to briefs from marketing / digital team; - Working with MG ALBA colleagues to develop ideas, adapt and optimize for specific platforms; and - Deliver approximately 2x multi-platform video campaigns per month, including platform-specific versioning & graphics. - Monthly creative meeting with MG ALBA team for ideation / forward planning; and - Up to 5 showreels of approximately 5 mins per year. Deliverables / Outcomes The outcomes/key results sought are: - Timely and accurate delivery of interstitial materials to Playout; - Increase in engaging, innovative and effective video campaigns across all BBC ALBA platforms; - Delivery of up to 2x bespoke multiplatform campaigns per month, of varying durations, in line with BBC ALBA Marketing strategy; - Delivery of up to 5x showreels per year (approximately 5 minutes); and - Efficient & Streamlined process with MG ALBA staff & external suppliers Measurable KPIs will be agreed upon appointment of successful tenderer to ensure outcomes are being met.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773270
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510577
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92221000 - Television production services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
20 months from start of contract

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEIRBHEIS NAM MEADHANAN GÀIDHLIG (THE GAELIC MEDIA SERVICE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@mgalba.com
Contact Phone
+44 851705550

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS1 2SD
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Further Information

Notice Documents

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