Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester, 2, Piccadilly Place,
Manchester
M1 3BG
Contact
Mr Imran Lobania
Telephone
+44 1612441831
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
http://procontract.due-north.com/register
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://procontract.due-north.com/register
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Facilitation of Public Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
TfGM Sponsorship Agency Service Framework
Reference number
DN532050
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) seeks to establish a Framework to cover Sponsorship Agency Services. TfGM have made available an invitation to tender to procure services within two Lots tilted: Lot 1: Sponsorship Asset Valuation and Lot 2: Taking Sponsorship Opportunity to Market.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sponsorship Asset Valuation
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement for the establishment of a Framework to cover Sponsorship Agency Services.
TfGM’s Commercial team has been successfully generating income through the exploitation of TfGM’s diverse assets over the last few years; identifying and delivering new and innovative commercial partnerships aligned to the strategic principles of the Commercialisation Strategy and the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040. This work has included successful partnerships with Vodafone (official Metrolink wifi sponsor), intu Trafford Centre (stop naming rights) and numerous campaigns with major events and brands within GM, including Ikea, BBC, Manchester International Festival and RHS. The team won the Silver Award in the Media Sales category in the Prolific North Awards 2019 and have delivered increased income levels as a result of their commercial partnerships work year on year.
We anticipate that further opportunities will be identified and developed as a result of this procurement and believe that TfGM is able to offer many potential and visible opportunities, including the ability to reach both mass and specifically targeted audiences; a strong positive brand association with Manchester; the opportunity to provide a real life showcase of products and services and the ability to satisfy a wide range of marketing objectives.
This procurement seeks to provide a framework agreement made up of two Lots tilted: Lot 1: Sponsorship Asset Valuation and Lot 2: Taking Sponsorship Opportunity to Market.
Lot 1 of the framework requires agencies to support with the valuation and viability of existing projects within its portfolio but also to assist with the identification of opportunities not currently scoped for commercial sponsorship. The agencies should be able to help TfGM respond to demands from the market regarding the types of projects brands are looking to invest in.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Taking Sponsorship Opportunity to Market
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Procurement for the establishment of a Framework to cover Sponsorship Agency Services.
TfGM’s Commercial team has been successfully generating income through the exploitation of TfGM’s diverse assets over the last few years; identifying and delivering new and innovative commercial partnerships aligned to the strategic principles of the Commercialisation Strategy and the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy 2040. This work has included successful partnerships with Vodafone (official Metrolink wifi sponsor), intu Trafford Centre (stop naming rights) and numerous campaigns with major events and brands within GM, including Ikea, BBC, Manchester International Festival and RHS. The team won the Silver Award in the Media Sales category in the Prolific North Awards 2019 and have delivered increased income levels as a result of their commercial partnerships work year on year.
We anticipate that further opportunities will be identified and developed as a result of this procurement and believe that TfGM is able to offer many potential and visible opportunities, including the ability to reach both mass and specifically targeted audiences; a strong positive brand association with Manchester; the opportunity to provide a real life showcase of products and services and the ability to satisfy a wide range of marketing objectives.
This procurement seeks to provide a framework agreement made up of two Lots tilted: Lot 1: Sponsorship Asset Valuation and Lot 2: Taking Sponsorship Opportunity to Market.
Lot 2 of the framework requires agencies to either lead or support with taking the opportunity identified to the market to achieve and exceed the estimated revenue from organisations suitable for an organisation such in the public sector as TfGM.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Details relating to conditions for participation, including minimum criteria, will be set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation made available via Pro Contract.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Transport for Greater Manchester's particular conditions are set out in the Invitation to Tender documentation made available via Pro-contract.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 April 2021
Local time
4:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 April 2021
Local time
4:30pm
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure
A duly authorised TfGM procurement representative will verify and release the submissions in Pro Contract.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
• Additional information and visibility of Invitation to Tender documentation is via http://procontract.due-north.com/register and the opportunity is project reference DN532050.
• Please note the return date and time in IV2.2 is the final date for submission of the completed Invitation to Tender.
• This Procurement process will be conducted through the ProContract e-tendering portal and any submission made outside of this portal will be disqualified.
• All communications, including tender submission must be written in English and priced in pounds sterling.
• Nothing in this procurement process is intended to form any express or implied contractual relationship between parties unless and until the award of a contract is concluded.
• Any contract entered into as a result of this procurement will be considered to be a contract governed by English Law and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales.
• TfGM is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses (including third party costs, fees or expenses) incurred by those expressing an interest in, negotiating or tendering for this contract opportunity.
• TfGM reserves the right to terminate this procurement process or to amend or vary the process at any time prior to the conclusion of the award of contract without liability to any party.
• Applicants are advised that the most economically advantageous tender or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Transport for Greater Manchester
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
TfGM will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to receive further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into.
Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by TfGM as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. Should additional information be required it should be requested of the addressee in section I.1. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, The Public Contracts
Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No.102), as amended, provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly(generally within 30 days). If a declaration of ineffectiveness is sought, any such action must be brought within30 days where TfGM has communicated the award of the contract and a summary of reasons to tenderers, or otherwise within 6 months. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order TfGM to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.