Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Pool Re Services Limited
Equitable House, 47 King William St
London
EC4R 9AF
Contact
Commercial Services
commercialservices@poolre.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Marketing and Communications Framework
Reference number
PRE00141
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Framework Agreement for Marketing and Communication Services.
Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to the Pool Re Marketing and Communications team.
The Framework will be divided into three (3) Lots:
Lot 1: Design, Videography and Annual Report
Lot 2: Public Relations
Lot 3: Public Affairs
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design, Videography and Annual Report
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79933000 - Design support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Design, Videography and Annual Report
Supplying all graphic design and artwork services for Pool Re’s external and internal facing collateral. Creating digital assets, maintaining brand guidelines and development of design propositions.
Manage all aspects of video production.
Produce the Pool Re Annual Report
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.
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
Public Relations
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79416000 - Public relations services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide a full PR service across a variety of projects. Works will include positioning Pool Re as a thought leader in the terrorism, reinsurance, insurance sector and in the wider media. Developing and implementing PR strategies, crafting newsworthy and engaging content for media and managing social media accounts.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.
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
Public Affairs
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Public Affairs and Political Monitoring
Implementing an engagement strategy which results in a deep understanding amongst MPs, Peers, Government Officials and relevant bodies such as Think Tanks of our organisational strategy and objectives. Monitoring the political environment to keep abreast of relevant areas of interest. Support attendance at political conferences and other political stakeholder events.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework will have an initial three-year term, with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 1 year in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-022113
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PRE00141
Lot No
1
Title
Design, Videography and Annual Report
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CAVENDISH CONSULTING LIMITED
8-10 Masion House Place
London
EC4N 8BJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PRE00141
Lot No
1
Title
Design, Videography and Annual Report
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
COHESION DESIGN SERVICVES LTD
The Oast EMR Centre, New Road, East Malling
Kent
ME19 6BJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PRE00141
Lot No
2
Title
Public Relations
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FTI CONSULTING LLP
London
EC1A 4HD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £663,800
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PRE00141
Lot No
3
Title
Public Affairs
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ARDEN STRATEGIES LTD
Stanley House, 69/71 Hamilton Road
Motherwell
ML1 3DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom