--- title: "Communication & Marketing Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON AT HOME" published: "2023-06-06" --- # Communication & Marketing Services Framework Buyer: BOLTON AT HOME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-126c07eb-5ef1-48c1-ae2f-fbcd6ea6bf93.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Bolton at Home, has initiated a tender for a 'Communication & Marketing Services Framework' in the business services industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 30th June 2023. The framework, valued at £500,000 GBP, is open for participation using an open procedure. The contract period is set to start in August 2023, offering opportunities for businesses providing creative design and print services within the UK. This tender by Bolton at Home presents an opportunity for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the service industry to compete for a place on the Communication & Marketing Services Framework. Businesses specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and marketing may find this tender particularly well-suited for their growth. The procurement process prioritises quality, social value, and pricing criteria, aiming to engage suppliers who can offer a mix of competitive pricing and high-quality services. ## Notice Bolton at Home would like to invite tenders for the provision of a Framework for Communications & Marketing Services. Bolton at Home Group and other Housing Providers may also utilise this framework including Golden Lane Housing, Ongo Homes and Wythenshawe Community Housing Group. The framework will be for creative design and print services. The framework will not be split into lots and it is anticipated that there will be a minimum of 2 and maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on the framework. The contract will be awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) and the evaluation criteria is as follows: Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire - Pass or Fail Stage 2 - Quality inc Social Value - 70 percent Stage 3 - Pricing- 30 percent It is anticipated the start date for the framework will commence in August 2023. Tender documents can be found on the chest portal www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN668251 unrestricted, full direct access free of charge. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d470e680-0e8e-4ecb-bb92-4a9d3f49463b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BOLTON AT HOME | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 8SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Halliwell | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 6 Jun 2023 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d470e680-0e8e-4ecb-bb92-4a9d3f49463b - 31 May 2023 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd13319e-2e5f-4179-b4d6-5d0e2cda62fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d470e680-0e8e-4ecb-bb92-4a9d3f49463b 6th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd13319e-2e5f-4179-b4d6-5d0e2cda62fa 31st May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=901c73e2-aeff-ed11-8123-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonathome.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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