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title: "ESC1881 - Marcomms Framework"
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# ESC1881 - Marcomms Framework

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ed73fe8-473f-492e-a764-0ab12ba687fe

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## Summary

The Energy Systems Catapult has recently completed the procurement process for the "ESC1881 - Marcomms Framework," classified under business services in the marketing and communications industry. This project involved an open procurement procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st November 2018 and the contract period spanning from 7th December 2018 to 31st December 2021. The total contract value is £330,000 and the project aims to deliver various marketing and communications services through multiple lots, catering to a wide range of audiences in the energy sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing consultancy, event management, digital marketing, content creation, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for one or more of the seven lots offered, enabling them to contribute to the Catapult's mission of simplifying complex technical information for diverse stakeholders, from government to the public. Companies with capabilities in creative content production, digital engagement strategies, and event management are especially encouraged to consider this framework for collaboration.

## Notice

The Catapult is looking to procure a new marketing and communications framework to assist us in delivering vibrant and creative materials in addition to consultative and specialist marketing support where required. The event is split into the following 7 Lots. * Lot 1 - Marketing consultancy, strategy, planning, creative development * Lot 2 - Content design, development and delivery * Lot 3 - Event Management * Lot 4 - Digital marketing and social media development * Lot 5 - Digital production * Lot 6 - Printing services * Lot 7 - Photography and Video Services Successful suppliers in this framework will be integral to ensuring we meet our overall mission: to make the complex, technical world that we work in within the energy space more readily accessible to a wide range of audiences - from government and policy makers, to SME's, industry and the public - by telling the real-life stories of the Catapult and the ambitious work it is doing. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=09cdb2bd-3eb7-e811-80ed-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf843cb-e5a5-419b-b940-ca39dc4d4946 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £330,000 |
| 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 | ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | ADVANTAGE AGENCY; ARK MEDIA PRODUCTIONS; ASHLEY BOLSER AGENCY; BEESTON MEDIA; BIG BLUE DOOR; CARBON HAWK; CASS PRODUCTIONS; CASUAL FILMS; CREATIVERACE; CYGNUS; DODS GROUP; DTW ADVERTISING & MARKETING; ECHOSIX; ELEVEN DESIGN CONSULTANTS; FOUR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; FRIEZE CONSULTING LTD T/A THE BUSINESS NARRATIVE; IDM&A; IMAGEN PHOTOGRAPHY; INDIGITAL XYZ; KBW; MADANO PARTNERSHIP; MGI LONDON; MUON EVENTS; PIER MARKETING; RED STONE DESIGN; SCARAB4; SECTOR GLOBAL; SEVEER MEDIA; SIMS BRAND DESIGN; SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; WEBMART; WHISTLEJACKET LONDON; YOU AND US EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf843cb-e5a5-419b-b940-ca39dc4d4946
- 25 Sep 2018 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d93438-4bc7-4030-a31d-1ea8c0745657

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdf843cb-e5a5-419b-b940-ca39dc4d4946
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43d93438-4bc7-4030-a31d-1ea8c0745657
  25th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=09cdb2bd-3eb7-e811-80ed-005056b64545

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