--- title: "Corporate Communications Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SELLAFIELD LTD" published: "2024-09-25" --- # Corporate Communications Support Services Buyer: SELLAFIELD LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042e1b.json) ## Summary Sellafield Ltd is procuring Corporate Communications Support Services for various entities within the NDA Estate, including, but not limited to, Sellafield Ltd, NDA Corporate Centre, Magnox & Dounreay, and Great British Nuclear. The procurement, classified under CPV 79416000 for Public Relations Services, is at the active tender stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an estimated total value of £5.5 million for a 3+1 year duration. Key dates include a tender end date on 23rd February 2024 and the contract period from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2028. The focus areas include graphic design, multimedia campaigns, brand management, public relations photography, video production, and more, aimed at supporting effective corporate communications across the NDA Estate. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for firms specialising in comprehensive communication services. Companies with expertise in graphic design, strategic communication, video production, and brand management will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, businesses capable of delivering fast, high-quality outputs under tight deadlines will benefit due to the multiple small-value, high-volume work packages. Leveraging this contract can establish or strengthen a presence in the public sector, with diverse functionalities required, from multimedia campaigns to public relations and exhibition development, enabling long-term collaboration with major entities involved in nuclear decommissioning. ## Notice Corporate Communications Support for services for the NDA Estate, Participating Entities are listed below: * Sellafield Ltd * Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) * Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) - previously known as Magnox Limited and Dounreay Restoration Sites Limited * Nuclear Waste Services Limited (NWS) - Previously known as Low Level Waste Limited (LLWR) & Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWML) * International Nuclear Services (INS); and Direct Rail Services (DRS)- trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions Limited (NTS) * National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) * Great British Nuclear (GBN) Duration 3 + 1 years ### Lot Information Lot 1 Corporate Communications Support for services for the NDA Estate, Participating Entities are listed below: * Sellafield Ltd * Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) * Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) - previously known as Magnox Limited and Dounreay Restoration Sites Limited * Nuclear Waste Services Limited (NWS) - Previously known as Low Level Waste Limited (LLWR) & Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWML) * International Nuclear Services (INS); and Direct Rail Services (DRS)- trading as Nuclear Transport Solutions Limited (NTS) * National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) * Great British Nuclear (GBN) Duration 3 + 1 years SCOPE: Main focus of services - OUTPUTS * Graphic design - provision of a graphic design service to help deliver the scope of work. * Multi-media campaigns - Development and execution of multi-media communication/marketing campaigns which consider, but are not limited to, social media, publications, exhibitions, displays and conferences. All materials must be delivered in formats that work in both print and digital platforms, in relation to digital communications and accessibility. * Strategic communication support - provision of support to the development of communication strategies as required. Previous examples have included support to the development of social media strategies. * Brand management - The management and ongoing evolution of the existing client(s) brands, ensuring that guidelines are reviewed and updated as appropriate and that all materials produced are in line with agreed brand guidelines. * Photography - The provision of public relations photography services, including aerial photography. Files delivered to the relevant PEs in accordance with the required standard (currently - raw file, art worked/postproduction files in low and high resolution). * Video production - including storyboard development, filming (including art direction) and postproduction, with final files compatible with all broadcast and digital platforms. All rushes to be submitted to the relevant PEs. * Animations - including storyboard development, art direction, and production, with final files compatible with all broadcast and digital platforms. * Template production and maintenance - the development, delivery and testing of functional document templates, including ongoing maintenance and support. * Exhibitions - the development and production of materials to support PE presence at exhibitions and conferences. This will include, but is not limited to, exhibition stands, virtual exhibition content, corporate literature, and branded goods. It also includes the development of exhibition material for display inside our facilities and offices. The scope also includes the maintenance and development of the Sellafield Story exhibition at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. Other services needed as part of delivering the scope above: * The management of key interfaces including web hosting providers, information security teams and existing IT providers. * The execution of feedback and evaluation activities to measure the effectiveness of specific communication tactics and the success of the overall strategy, building in improvements as appropriate. This evaluation could include, but not be limited to, annual stakeholder surveys and community polling. The following is an illustration of the types of work to be performed under this agreement. A large proportion of the work is reactive work packages, often lots of small value packages of work: * Production of corporate publications included but not limited to annual reports, technical environmental reports, and internally focussed manuals. * Development of creative wrapper and content in support of recruitment marketing activities. * Translation services associated with the scope - Minimal requirement. Language needed is often Welsh. * Maintenance and development of existing public exhibitions in the Beacon Museum, Whitehaven, Cumbria. This includes but is not limited to; approximately 30 digital screens, approximately 120 display boards, and 9 interactive exhibits. * Design and production of PowerPoint presentations for senior management to use at external industry and stakeholder events. * Formatting brochures, leaflets and banner stands (content provided by the Participating Entities) in line with the prescribed corporate brand guidelines. * Producing graphical illustrations to be used as part of a PowerPoint presentation. * Producing print ready pdfs of display panels. * Conversion of graphics from publications into jpg format for use by Participating Entities. * The production of corporate videos and animations, including support to scripting and storyboarding, capture and edit of footage, postproduction, voice over (if required) and deliver to PEs Client. Examples of recent corporate videos can be seen on the PE websites and social media channels. * The production of infographics to help the PEs provide complex information to internal and external stakeholders in an engaging and accessible way. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030606-2024 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,500,000 | | Lots value | £5,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SELLAFIELD LTD | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Birchwood | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2024 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030606-2024 - 18 Jan 2024 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001699-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/sellafield-ltd - https://www.theapsgroup.com/en/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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