--- title: "CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2.json) ## Summary Essex County Council has completed the award process for the "CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2," a public procurement contract with a total value of £6,200,000. The framework, which covers a range of advertising and marketing services, started on 9th September 2024 and will run until 8th September 2026, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, suitable for SMEs, and was classified under the CPV code 79340000. This contract is primarily focused on services within the United Kingdom, particularly in England, and includes multiple lots such as digital/web design, branding, publications, PR, photography, videography, media services, and more. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies in the communications and marketing sectors. It is well-suited for SMEs that specialise in various aspects of marketing and design, such as digital and web design, branding, public relations, and media services. The framework's division into ten lots ensures that a wide range of specialist suppliers have the chance to contribute and benefit, fostering diverse business engagement. Key suppliers already contracted include By Experience Ltd, Four Agency Worldwide Ltd, and Nomensa Ltd., among others, exemplifying the competitive nature and the wide array of expertise required for successful participation in this framework. ## Notice Essex County Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for Communications and Marketing Services. The Framework will have an initial two year term with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 2 years in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to the communications and marketing team as well as other officers across ECC who may have ad-hoc requirements. The Framework will be divided into ten Lots including: Lot 1A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance (WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines Lot 1B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines Lot 1C: Design - Publications Lot 1D: Design - Generic materials Lot 1E: Design - Campaign: concept and application Lot 2: PR Services Lot 3: Photography Lot 4: Videography Lot 5: Media Services Lot 6: Full Service The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 9th September 2024 Additional information: For this tender the Authority will be using the ProContract (aka Due North) eSourcing portal https://procontract.due-north.com throughout the procurement process, and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal's messaging system. Supplier registration on the portal is free of charge and can be done via: https://procontract.due-north.com/ The reference and title of this procurement in ProContract is DN698696 CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2. It is recommended that any bidder not already registered on the ProContract eSourcing portal, register at the earliest opportunity. The Council reserves the right to amend timescales for any reason and change the evaluation criteria where necessary for example if there are genuine omissions or mistakes. We also reserve the right to cancel the procurement exercise and/or not to award all or part of a contract. The Council will not be responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in relation to this procurement exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b119e62-0fe0-4389-8022-21a3836887bc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,200,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 26 | | Supplier names | BALFOUR WONG; BIG WAVE PR; BLUE TIGER MARKETING; BORNE AGENCY; BY EXPERIENCE; DEADLINE COMMUNICATIONS; ETC COMMUNICATIONS; FOUR AGENCY WORLDWIDE; GENESIS PR; JELLYFIELDER STUDIOS; MAIN MEDIA; MARKETING ELECT; MOUNTAIN WAY PICTURES; NOMENSA; NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (NECS; ORANGE PR AND MARKETING; PIER MARKETING; RANCH CREATIVE; REDMOOR HEALTH; ROOM FOR DESIGN; RUBBER DUCKIEE; SILK PEARCE; STRIVE AGENCY; THE MOBIUS AGENCY; TOUCH GRAPHIC DESIGN; WHATEVER DESIGN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b119e62-0fe0-4389-8022-21a3836887bc - 22 Mar 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9785a0-9aab-4e32-b36c-e2585afce8e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b119e62-0fe0-4389-8022-21a3836887bc 18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9785a0-9aab-4e32-b36c-e2585afce8e1 22nd March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://procontract.due-north.com Access to Tender Documents - DN698696 CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2. ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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