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title: "ESC22207 - Marcomms Framework"
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# ESC22207 - Marcomms Framework

Buyer: ENERGY SYSTEMS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030da3

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## Summary

The Energy Systems Catapult has recently completed a procurement process for the "ESC22207 - Marcomms Framework" for marketing and communications services in the business services industry category. The tender involved various lots, including PR specialists, digital marketing experts, design services, and visual content production. The procurement stage was completed on 1st November 2022, and the Catapult appointed suppliers for the services. Business users interested in providing specialist services such as PR, digital marketing, design, and visual content creation can find opportunities by engaging with the Energy Systems Catapult.

This tender for marketing and communications services by the Energy Systems Catapult offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector to contribute their expertise in PR, digital marketing, design, and visual content production. The procurement method for this tender was an open procedure, and the Catapult is based in Birmingham, UK. Key dates to note include the completion of the procurement process on 1st November 2022 and the award of contracts to successful suppliers. Businesses with capabilities in PR, digital marketing, and creative services are well-suited to compete for such contracts in the services industry category.

## Notice

The purpose of this event is to set out a strategic framework for Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), aligned to deliver the key objectives of the Marketing and Communications (Marcomms) business plan. To fulfil these objectives, we are looking to build strong working relationships with specialist organisations who can offer the following expertise and skills: * PR and content creation, to include copywriting and proofreading * Digital marketing and social media specialists * Digital and traditional design services * Visual production and content creation to include photography, video and digital production

### Lot Information

PR (public relations) specialists, copywriting, content creation and proofreading

Agencies on this lot are capable of translating communications strategy into marcomms deliverables, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable content across all relevant channels. This may include, but is not limited to: * Offering a traditional public relations service using a wide variety of channels * Providing detailed media and channel recommendations * Offering recommendations for brand awareness and media management * Using data and analytics to justify investment decisions * Design and develop content in line with ESC's services and offerings * Design and develop high-quality methods of dissemination for content * Research, write and develop case-studies * Develop positioning and messaging * Development of creative propositions, inclusive of relevant research including the delivery of brand and values workshops * Training, including media training, crisis handling etc. * Public affairs strategy service

Digital marketing and social media specialists

Agencies can provide digital marketing services and products both as sole services/products and to integrate with wider campaigns, with a particular focus on digital lead generation campaigns using all mediums and channels available to them. In addition, we are looking for agencies who are experts on social media and how to develop this channel for use and integration with marketing campaigns. This may include, but is not limited to: * Digital campaign development and management * Expertise and knowledge in the use of paid media, SEO, optimisation and analytics and reporting * Content creation and management * Social media execution/implementation and strategy * Interactive tools including apps * Digital collateral

Design, Digital and Traditional

Agencies can provide a full design service across all types of project. This may include, but is not limited to: * Creative direction and management * Developing design concepts suitable across all media channels, including online and offline. * Designing/developing brand collateral to include, but not limited to: o Brochures o Infographics and icons o Magazines, booklets and programmes o Stationery and marketing products o Large scale graphics including hoardings o Events stands, boards, banners, displays, vinyls o Bespoke collateral o Posters o Reports, guides, manuals and workbooks o Imagery / illustrations /animations o HTML emails o Digital brochures o Interactive tools and presentations * Designing brand identity including: o Logo o Core messages o Intellectual Property Rights o Trademarking * Developing/producing multi-channel brand guidelines * Typesetting, proofing and pagination * Liaison with printers/print managers and event or digital production teams

Visual Content, including photography, video and digital production

Agencies are capable of producing one or more of the following: * Production and editing of moving picture and video (TV, web, social etc) - including: o Promotional films, online, content, interviews o Videoing of events/workshops o External or internal interview videos o Editing of in-house produced content * Animation and motion graphics including fly-throughs * Drone footage * Augmented reality and bespoke VR/AR technology (visual projection, goggles etc). * Still photography * Headshots * External filming of case studies with partners/customers * Sourcing of B roll and/or stock imagery to complement video production

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030822-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | £2,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | 15 |
| Supplier names | ALLEGORY COMMUNICATIONS; APRIL SIX; ARK MEDIA; CORPORATE DOCUMENT SERVICES; GO GENIE; HEWITT WALKER; HEY MOSCOW; HT MEDIA; ID DESIGN; NARRATIVE INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS; PEIR MARKETING; SIMS BRAND DESIGN; SPEED COMMUNICATIONS; STOCKS TAYLOR BENSON; VOICEBOXX COMMUNICATIONS LTD T/A VBX.AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2022 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030822-2022
- 21 Jan 2022 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001802-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://es.catapult.org.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e29e6403-5878-ec11-8110-005056b64545

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