Planning

Branding Development

  • GCRE

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-022059

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-035ab9

Published 10 August 2022, 4:16pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

GCRE

c/o TfW, 3 Llys Cadwyn

Pontypridd

CF37 4TH

Contact

Tamara Evans

Email

tamara.evans@gcre.wales

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://gov.wales/global-centre-rail-excellence-wales

Buyer's address

https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA81204

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Other type

Subsidiary Company of the Welsh Government

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Railway Technology Testing Facility


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Branding Development

Reference number

GCRE_Proc_00001

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79342000 - Marketing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

GCRE is seeking a creative, innovative and ambitious team to lead the development of their brand, brand strategy, identity and associated assets.

This PIN is an invitation to a Market Engagement/Meet the Buyer event to be held virtually:

Date: 24th August 2022

Time: starting at 3pm

Location: Virtually via TEAMS

Registration Details: email company name, attendees names and contact details to joanna.evans@gcre.wales

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
  • 79342100 - Direct marketing services
  • 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance

Nant Helen Surface Mine

Coelbren

Nr Neath

Powys

SA10 9HN

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

GCRE Ltd is a new entrant into a market with significant commercial potential and we are developing our capability to address market needs with an innovative, unique and commercially attractive offer.

GCRE Ltd is looking to procure a suitably qualified consultant to create an imaginative and engaging brand / brand identity that encapsulates our ambition, extensive capability, innovative approach and future potential, to position us effectively, challenge existing perceptions and underpin our success.

We now wish to develop and evolve our long-term brand strategy in an innovative and strategic manner, building on firm foundations to achieve long-term impact.

We now need to create a brand commensurate with our ambition, extensive capability and future potential. This will enable us to:

1) correctly position us

2) challenge well-established purchasing / market behaviours

3) build trust and belief

4) achieve significant commercial success

There will be a market engagement/meet the buyer event to discuss this opportunity on 24th August 2022 at 3pm and invites Suppliers to register their interest in attending via email to joanna.evans@gcre.wales and joining instructions will be provided.

The purpose of the market engagement event is to introduce the market to the opportunity and collect feedback on our proposed approach to inform our procurement strategy.

two.2.14) Additional information

This PIN is an invitation to a Market Engagement/Meet the Buyer event to be held virtually:

Date: 24th August 2022

Time: starting at 3pm

Location: Virtually via TEAMS

Registration Details: email company name, attendees names and contact details to joanna.evans@gcre.wales

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

5 September 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This PIN is an invitation to a Market Engagement/Meet the Buyer event to be held virtually:

Date: 24th August 2022

Time: starting at 3pm

Location: Virtually via TEAMS

Registration Details: email company name, attendees names and contact details to joanna.evans@gcre.wales

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=123895.

(WA Ref:123895)