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title: "Marketing and PR Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0392ba"
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# Marketing and PR Framework

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0392ba

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has recently awarded a multi-supplier framework for Marketing and Public Relations services. The procurement stage was completed on 17th April 2023. The framework is open to approximately four suppliers with no guaranteed minimum workload. Key activities include marketing campaigns and PR services. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the total budget for the 4-year contract is estimated between GBP 1,200,000 and GBP 1,360,000. The location of the procurement is Inverness, UK, and the industry category is marketing services.

This tender for the Marketing and PR Framework by HIE presents opportunities for businesses in the marketing and PR industry or related services. Companies specialising in marketing campaigns, PR services, and promotional materials would be well-suited to compete. The tender criteria include quality management, risk analysis, and community benefits, with pricing accounting for 40% of the evaluation. Businesses looking to enhance their presence through marketing and PR could find this opportunity beneficial for growth and expanding their client base.

## Notice

HIE has awarded a multi-supplier Framework for Marketing and Public Relations. Key activities include marketing campaigns, PR services, monitoring of efficacy, promotional materials, copy and news release.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will be awarded under a Framework Agreement to approximately 4 suppliers and under this agreement, no minimum workload is guaranteed. Services will be agreed on an "as required" basis only. It will also be available for call-off by any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, or funded by HIE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). Other organisations entitled to benefit from the framework will enter into a direct framework agreement with the successful suppliers on the same terms and conditions as those applying between HIE and the suppliers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. See the Scope of Requirements for full details. Such modifications may include: - Changes to service requirements due to Covid-19 or any other pandemic or public health emergency. This may include Marketing and PR support changing from delivery "in person" to online or hybrid - Addition or removal of the number of potential projects which increases or decreases the anticipated number of hours required - Changes to HIE's available budget to deliver these services - Pricing will be based upon the rates submitted as part of the Framework bid

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010954-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the framework or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,360,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN (SCOTLAND) LTD; INVERNESS CAMPUS OWNERS ASSOCIATION; ORKNEY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS LLP; WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Stromness and South Isles |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 GROUP; DYNAM; MUCKLE MEDIA; STRIPE COMMUNICATIONS; YELLOW CHERRY DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010954-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 11:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035981-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- http://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000710090
- https://www.invernesscampus.co.uk/
- https://www.orkney.com/life/energy/oric
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA23323
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24283
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30475
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30513
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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