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title: "Marketing & PR Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000485218"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2017-08-31"
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# Marketing & PR Services Framework

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000485218

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Marketing & PR Services Framework" is managed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located at Inverness Campus, Inverness, UK. The procurement method is through an open procedure, and it is currently at the award stage, which commenced on 31 August 2017. The framework is expected to have a contract duration of three years with an optional one-year extension, and the total estimated value of the services is between GBP 1,170,000 and GBP 1,560,000 excluding VAT. The submission period ended on 3 May 2017, and the main industry category is services related to marketing and public relations.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the marketing and public relations sectors, particularly those with experience in event management, media relations, and digital marketing. Suitable competitors will include agencies capable of delivering targeted communication strategies aimed at diverse audiences, including local communities and stakeholders. Providers with a strong track record in innovative digital marketing campaigns will be particularly well positioned to secure a contract under this framework.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE is procuring a new over-arching Marketing and PR Services Framework for its own use and on behalf of the named users of the framework. Key to this requirement is delivering targeted messages and engagement to identified audiences, including local communities, businesses, funders and key stakeholders/influencers. Included in this work is event management, media relations, implementation and monitoring of PR and marketing campaigns. The focus of all work will reflect the increasing importance of digital marketing to HIE.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework is anticipated to be awarded for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. It is estimated that the total value of these services over the maximum duration including the optional extension will be between GBP1,170,000 and GBP1,560,000 excluding VAT. This is based on an estimated annual value of between GBP292,500 and GBP390,000 excluding VAT. This Framework has not been divided into lots since this would make the execution of the framework excessively difficult.. Please note that call-offs under this Framework might be (part)funded by ERDF. 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.

Renewal: This Framework will be awarded for 36 months with an optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294149 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,560,000 |
| Lots value | £1,560,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED; INVERNESS CAMPUS OWNERS ASSOCIATION; SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE; 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 | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79416000 - Public relations services
- 79416100 - Public relations management services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294149
- 28 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278379

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=3
  31st March 2017 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=10
  31st March 2017 - Pricing Proforma Revision 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=8
  29th March 2017 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=9
  29th March 2017 - ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=6
  29th March 2017 - Appendix B - FAQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=7
  29th March 2017 - Appendix C - Purchase Order Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=1
  29th March 2017 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=2
  29th March 2017 - Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=4
  29th March 2017 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR278379&idx=5
  29th March 2017 - Appendix A - Framework Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR278379
  Marketing & PR Services Framework - HIE is procuring a new over-arching Marketing and PR Services Framework for its own use and on behalf of the named users of the framework. Key to this requirement is delivering targeted messages and engagement to identified audiences, including local communities, businesses, funders and key stakeholders/influencers. Included in this work is event management, media relations, implementation and monitoring of PR and marketing campaigns. The focus of all work will reflect the increasing importance of digital marketing to HIE.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294149
  Marketing & PR Services Framework - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE is procuring a new over-arching Marketing and PR Services Framework for its own use and on behalf of the named users of the framework. Key to this requirement is delivering targeted messages and engagement to identified audiences, including local communities, businesses, funders and key stakeholders/influencers. Included in this work is event management, media relations, implementation and monitoring of PR and marketing campaigns. The focus of all work will reflect the increasing importance of digital marketing to HIE.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485218

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