--- title: "MCA Marketing & Communications Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048627" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048627" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048627.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048627.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-07-31" --- # MCA Marketing & Communications Framework Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048627 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048627) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048627.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority has initiated the tender process for the "MCA Marketing & Communications Framework" under the industry category of advertising and marketing services. This framework contract, valued at £4,000,000, aims to procure a range of services from various suppliers to support public consultations and engagements primarily in infrastructure and the environment sectors. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 1st August 2024. The contract will cover seven lots, including design agencies, marketing campaigns, media planning and buying, consultation and communications, PR, event management, and photography, with the award period starting immediately on 1st August 2024. The framework agreement allows a maximum of 42 participants and covers services to be delivered across the UK. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in marketing and communications services. Companies with expertise in areas such as design, marketing strategies, media buying, public relations, event management, and professional photography will find this framework particularly beneficial. By participating in this framework, businesses can secure work without the need to re-advertise and re-apply for each project, thereby streamlining their operations. Firms with strong portfolios in public consultation, infrastructure, and environmental sectors are especially well-suited to compete in this tender and can benefit from the steady work flow and credibility gained from being associated with a regional authority. ## Notice Marketing and communications framework contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Combined Authority is aiming to procure a number of suppliers to undertake services generally expected from Communications and Consultation Agencies to support public consultations and engagements across a range of sectors, particularly infrastructure and the environment. This framework contract will provide the freedom to award work without the need to re-advertise and re-apply the selection and award criteria for each project. The Call-off contract will be set up to cover the following specialisms/lots: Lot 1: Design Agencies Design agencies can cover the following designs: Print Product Digital Branding Graphic Logo Brochure Website Lot 2: Marketing Campaigns Identify valuable marketing strategies Execute and manage marketing campaigns Monitor marketing efforts and use data to improve campaign results Lot 3: Media, Planning and Buying The process of selecting the optimal combination of media outlets for advertising a particular marketing message. It involves researching, identifying, analysing, comparing, planning, and working around a brand's budget Procuring media space and time to run adverts. Monitoring advertising performance and adjusting the strategy as needed to optimize advertising campaign performance Lot 4: Consultation, Communications, Engagement -Consultation is a process of dialogue that leads to a decision where the views of a community should be considered. This can take the form of public meetings, surveys or questionnaires, seminars and workshops, focus groups and user panels. Lot 5: PR Public Relations and Media management is the process of identifying media opportunities, briefing journalists, drafting news releases and managing media interviews. Lot 6: Event Management Event management is the process of managing specific external or internal events, organising venues, sourcing speakers, managing creation of assets for the event and running the day. Lot 7: Photography Photographic work and other related activities for promotional material etc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023871-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023871-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://weca-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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