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title: "19-14 External Relations Management Services"
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# 19-14 External Relations Management Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e4ed237-0271-4fe7-b948-472b63baa84e

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking suppliers through a framework for External Relations Management Services, with a tender titled "19-14 External Relations Management Services." This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. The procurement stage is complete, with awards announced on 28 November 2019, and the contract period running from 1 February 2020 to 31 January 2023. The framework allows for an option to extend for an additional year, subject to satisfactory performance. Businesses interested should note that the procurement method used is selective under a restricted procedure above the threshold, and interested parties had until 8 July 2019 to submit their proposals.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the advertising and marketing sector. Opportunities exist across three specific lots, enabling bidders to compete in media buying and creative services, video production services, and promotional products. With a total value of £11.6 million, companies specialising in these areas can potentially secure multi-year contracts or participate in mini-competitions for specific projects. The collaborative framework also allows for participation by other public bodies within the West Midlands Combined Authority, which broadens the potential market for successful bidders.

## Notice

The University of Wolverhampton sought to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of External Relations Management services. The requirement was split into three (3) lots. Bidders could apply for more than one Lot. Lot 1 - Media Buying and Creative - awarded to a single supplier. Lot 2 - Video Production Services - a framework of four (4) suppliers. Each call off Contract will be awarded via mini-competition. Lot 3 - Promotional Products - awarded to a single Supplier. However where the first-placed Supplier does not have the capacity to fulfil the works required in the timescales requested, the University will appoint the second ranked Supplier to fulfil such particular Work Orders. Call-off for the services required under Lot 2 will be conducted by further competition. The criteria for the award of each call off Contract will be based on specifics for each project e.g. cost, programme, capacity, turnaround time for completion etc. This Framework Agreement is available for use by other Public Bodies in Wolverhampton and Partner Authorities in the West Midlands Combined Authority, including but not limited to, City of Wolverhampton Council and Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust. This Framework agreement will be let for a period of three (3) years (with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bce43a2-88a6-44a2-9a3f-0a0c7d4501d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,600,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALLWAG PROMOTIONS; DYNOMITE VIDEO PRODUCTION AGENCY; INFINITY INCORPORATED T/AS CREATIVE EMPORIUM; SLATE AND MORTAR; SMRS; STONE'S THROW LTD T/A STONE'S THROW MEDIA; TINKER TAYLOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2020 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bce43a2-88a6-44a2-9a3f-0a0c7d4501d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bce43a2-88a6-44a2-9a3f-0a0c7d4501d7
  25th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
  electronic portal

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