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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services for the Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area of Belfast City Council"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Marketing Services for the Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area of Belfast City Council

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02887f

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has completed a procurement process for a Framework Agreement aimed at providing marketing services to its Marketing and Corporate Communications Business Area. The project, classified under the industry category of "Advertising and marketing services," is situated in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated under an open procurement method and comprises three lots: Brand and Creative Services, Design and Copywriting, and Media Buying. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 30 November 2020, with the initiative reflecting a completed status as of 7 January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising sectors, particularly those specialising in brand development, media buying, and design services. Companies that can demonstrate a balance of quality and competitive pricing may excel in this framework, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide tailored solutions to meet the council's diverse needs. The framework's division into lots allows firms to focus on specific service areas, creating a competitive yet accessible environment for potential suppliers.

## Notice

This framework agreement will provide a range of market services to the corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council. The framework will be divided into three lots as follows: Lot 1: Brand and Creative Services; Lot 2: Design and Copywriting; Lot 3: Media Buying.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Brand and Creative Services

Lot 1 of the marketing services framework is to provide brand and creative services to the marketing and corporate communications business Area of Belfast City Council.

Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this framework agreement, namely use of the framework by different Departments within the Council. Details of optional services can be found in the specification document of the tender.

Lot 2 - Design and Copywriting

Lot 2 of the marketing services framework is to provide design and Copywriting services to the marketing and corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council.

Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this framework agreement, namely use of the framework by different Departments within the Council. Details of optional services can be found in the specification document of the tender.

Lot 3 - Media Buying

Lot 3 of the marketing services framework will is to provide media buying services to the marketing and corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council.

Options: Optional services may be required throughout the duration of this framework agreement, namely the use of the framework by different Departments within Belfast City Council. Details of optional services can be found in the specification document of the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000313-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,120,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ARDMORE ADVERTISING; ASG; MAMMOTH; MCCADDEN; RUMOUR MILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000313-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:452884-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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