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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-0337ba

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## Summary

The Belfast City Council has recently awarded a Marketing Services Framework Agreement split into three lots: Strategic Brand Services, Design, Copywriting, and Content Services, and Advertising and Media. The total contract value ceiling is estimated at £5,000,000. The agreement aims to provide a range of marketing services for the council's corporate communications business area. The awarded suppliers for each lot include well-known marketing and advertising companies.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in advertising, marketing, and media services to engage with Belfast City Council. The framework agreement allows for the provision of optional services, opening avenues for growth through collaboration with other departments within the council. Suppliers involved in strategic brand services, design, content, and copywriting, as well as advertising and media, have the opportunity to contribute to the council's marketing and communications initiatives.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for a multi supplier framework agreement, which will provide a range of marketing services to the corporate communications business area of Belfast City Council. The framework is divided into three lots: Lot 1: Strategic Brand Services Lot 2: Design, Copywriting, and Content Services Lot 3: Advertising and Media

### Lot Information

Strategic Brand Services

Provision of strategic brand services. Additional information: Multi Supplier Lot: 4 Contractors awarded on to the Framework Agreement for Lot 1.

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of "Optional Services": mainly the use of the Framework Agreement by other Departments within Belfast City Council.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s)

Design, Copywriting and Content Services

Provision of design, copywriting and content services. Additional information: Multi Supplier Lot: 4 Contractors awarded on to the Framework Agreement for Lot 2.

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of "Optional Services": mainly the use of the Framework Agreement by other Departments within Belfast City Council.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s)

Advertising and Media

Provision of advertising and media services. Additional information: Multi Supplier Lot: 3 Contractors awarded on to the Framework Agreement for Lot 3.

Options: See Schedule 1 - Specification for details of "Optional Services": mainly the use of the Framework Agreement by other Departments within Belfast City Council.

Renewal: The contract shall be for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further two years, subject to budget approval and satisfactory performance of the Contractor(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028797-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,666,666 |

## 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | ARDMORE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING; ASG; BROWN O’CONNOR COMMUNICATIONS; KROW GROUP; MCCADDEN; MXB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2022 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028797-2022
- 29 Jul 2022 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020727-2022
- 16 May 2022 at 08:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012572-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk

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