--- title: "Provision of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism focused Communication and Engagement services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b765" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b765" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b765.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b765.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-27" --- # Provision of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism focused Communication and Engagement services Framework Buyer: NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b765 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b765) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b765.json) ## Summary The Newry Mourne & Down District Council is currently engaged in an active procurement process for the "Provision of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism focused Communication and Engagement services Framework". This tender falls under the category of administrative services related to tourism affairs and is valued at £500,000. The tender is at the award stage, having seen adjustments to its timeline recently; the bid opening and award periods commenced on 8th July 2021, with the tender submission deadline being 7th July 2021, making it essential for potential suppliers to be aware of past dates for reference. This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in communication and engagement services, graphic design, website development, and photography, particularly those focused on tourism and event management. Companies capable of delivering multi-faceted marketing campaigns, digital engagement, content creation, and events management are encouraged to compete, especially given the multi-lot structure, which allows suppliers to bid for one or more specific areas of expertise. The wide variety of services required highlights a robust demand for innovative approaches in promoting local tourism and community events. ## Notice A multi-supplier Framework for the provision of Communication and Engagement services comprised of 4 No. Lots as per the table below: Lot No. Lot Title 1 Communications and Engagement services including: * Multi Media Campaigns, * Digital Engagement, * Content Writing, * Events management implementation and Promotion, * Tourism facilities promotion * Monitoring and Evaluation 2 Graphic Design and print services 3 Website Development 4 Photography and videography services (including Drone) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Lot 1 - Communications and Engagement services - Requirements Communications and engagement Multi Media Campaigns * Development of proposals/action plans for communication and Engagement campaigns, including development of all messaging, imagery and design * Sourcing and /or development of required imagery / photography / videography as required, including development of briefs for photography / videography * Providing creative direction for campaign * Management & implementation of above, including all required media buying * Ensuring value for money and demonstrating a reach into key target markets using a range of media Digital Engagement * To recommend and deliver digital marketing initiatives that improves the content creation, digital connections, digital reach and the development of online channels / social media outlets hosted by Council * This will include but not limited to digital advertising, the engagement of influencers, developing a database of customers that can be targeted in marketing activities etc Content Writing * Provide high quality content copywriting services, including scripting of messaging for campaigns, press releases, journal articles, websites, brochures, social media, radio adverts etc Events management implementation and Promotion * Planning, organisation & facilitation of workshops / Events / launches / conferences (virtual, hybrid & in person). This would include development of conference content, agenda, Sourcing of speakers, partners, sponsors as required, management of booking platforms, and management of event logistics * Online event facilitation- provision of software to provide a high quality online workshop/conference experience. Booking facility, networking, recorded content and live content, breakout rooms and polls * To develop and deliver a marketing, digital and content creation and PR programme for Councils events, programmes and initiatives as required * Development of Make it Local promotional activities such as Good Food Circle, Farm to Plate initiatives Tourism facilities * To develop and deliver a marketing, digital and content creation and PR programme for Councils Tourism facilities including Forest Parks, Museums, Beaches and Attractions GEOPARK and AONB * To develop a marketing, digital and content creation and PR programme for Councils Geopark and AONB programmes including built, natural and cultural heritage Monitoring and Evaluation * To monitor and measure the effectiveness of the initiatives including relevant KPI's Lot 2 Lot 2 - Graphic Design, including: Interpretation, installation and print - Requirements * Design of media assets, including the sourcing of images as required (media assets are i.e. adverts, leaflets, display signage, brochures, calendars, booklets, newsletters, application forms, events programmes, online graphics, logos, banners etc) * Media assets to be designed for upload to NMDDC website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter etc) * To engage with NMDDC Marketing and Communications department regarding format of media assets for upload * Print of media assets as required and delivered to an agreed address * For individual projects, a review of sources of appropriate photographs, artefacts or related materials to help illustrate chosen themes of each interpretive intervention * Design and Fit-out of interpretative signage (including write, edit, source images, arrange and pay for copyright permission, print, produce and install all graphics and signage) Lot 3 Lot 3 - Website Development - Requirements * Design, custom build and development of website presence * This would include the development of responsive website design, content creation, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and overall website interaction with target market to ensure an exceptional user experience, with integrated social media feeds Lot 4 Lot 4 - Photography and videography services (including Drone) - Requirements * Provision of Photography and Videography as required for campaigns, which include creative direction, video production and video editing, including access to raw footage * Content should incorporate music and / or voice over as required * It Is anticipated some element of the videography will include drone footage. It is the responsibility of the service provider to ensure that they have a flyer, operator ID and registration with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012275-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWRY MOURNE & DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT35 8DJ | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down | | Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down | | Electoral ward | Ballybot | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services - 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79961100 - Advertising photography services ## Release History - 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012275-2021 - 7 Jul 2021 at 09:48 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015651-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.newrymournedown.org/procurement-and-tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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