--- title: "Communications Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT" published: "2018-03-12" --- # Communications Services Framework Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a3a9e4c-fde8-47f3-a969-f909240d1fff.json) ## Summary The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is procuring a "Communications Services Framework" aimed at establishing a network of suppliers for various marketing and design services, notably including photography, videography, graphic design, and digital services. The tender has been conducted using an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 23 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 March 2018, lasting until 29 February 2020. Suppliers may deliver services not only within the UK but also across the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other specified regions. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advertising and marketing services. Businesses with capabilities in multimedia production, web design, and related digital services are well-positioned to compete for the appointed lots. The potential for establishing long-term relationships with ORE Catapult may aid these businesses in expanding their portfolios and securing a stable income through ongoing contracts in the renewable energy sector. ## Notice The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Communications Services Framework by appointing a number of professional, reliable Suppliers to meet their ongoing requirements. It is anticipated that a maximum of eight (8) Suppliers will be appointed to each of the four (4) lots within this Framework. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in their best interests. The Lots included within this Framework are: 1. Photography 2. Videography 3. Graphic Design 4. Digital Services. This notice has also been published in OJEU. Additional information: all Tender documents are available from procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2018 | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2018 - 12 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT | | Locality | BLYTH | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE24 1LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Croft | | Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 20 | | Supplier names | 3SIXTYCREATIVE; BAMBW FILM; CASS PRODUCTIONS; CIVIC COMPUTING; COOL BLUE BRAND COMMUNICATIONS; COUNTER CONTEXT; ECHOSIX LIMTED; EL ROBOTO; HT MEDIA; INNOVATION DIGITAL; MX MULTIPLIER; RED MEDIA; RR DONNELLEY; SMITH CREATIVE; SOUTHERLY COMMUNICATIONS; STUDIO TOM, DICK & HARRY; TANGENT GRAPHIC; UP NORTH COMMUNICATIONS; WPA PINFOLD; ZINC MEDIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 32322000 - Multimedia equipment - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 72414000 - Web search engine providers - 72415000 - World wide web (www) site operation host services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79961100 - Advertising photography services - 79961200 - Aerial photography services - 79961300 - Specialised photography services - 79961310 - Downhole photography services - 79961350 - Studio photography services - 92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production - 92111210 - Advertising film production - 92111250 - Information film production ## Release History - 12 Mar 2018 at 16:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e - 22 Jan 2018 at 12:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e - 8 Dec 2017 at 09:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e - 8 Dec 2017 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a2641e3-bf15-4a21-93bd-7feafda8942e 12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ore.catapult.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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