Tender

Marketing and Communications Framework

  • Pool Re Services Ltd

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-022113

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-047e33

Published 17 July 2024, 4:20pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Pool Re Services Ltd

Equitable House, 47 King William St

London

EC4R 9AF

Email

sib@poolre.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.poolre.co.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

http://poolre.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://poolre.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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

Pool Re are looking to establish a 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.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000

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

Design, Videography & Annual Report

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79933000 - Design support services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

• Supplying all graphic design and artwork services for Pool Re’s external facing collateral, including but not limited to; posters, leaflets, brochures, reports (short and long), event materials, podcast graphics and more – which can be available in print, online or offline

• Supplying graphic design, layout and artwork for Pool Re’s internal set of documentation, including but not limited to; internal policy documents, Powerpoint presentations and more – which can be made available in print, online or offline.

• Creating and designing digital assets for online use, such as e-mail templates, digital banners and social media assets – ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

• Collaborating with the Pool Re marketing and communications team to bring design concepts to life.

• Maintaining brand guidelines up to date when necessary, which includes creating new logos, typography, photography and visual assets

• Ensuring all designs adhere to the Pool Re brand guidelines, for example; selecting fonts and colour palettes to reinforce brand identity. This will include creating mock ups to illustrate design concepts and allowing decision making.

• Ensuring all digital designs adhere to accessibility standards. Create accessible PDFs and uses Acrobat accessibility checker, colour contrast checker and other accessibility tools to ensure compliance with standards.

• Development of brand propositions, visual elements and associated multi-channel style guides for services, programmes and partnerships, including but not limited to; creating of identity, colour palette, typography, look and feel.

• Manage all aspects of video production required including but not limited to;

o Provision of a rationale to support recommended approach

o Film production including pre and post production stages

o Storyboarding

o Venue/actor sourcing

o Live Videos

o Animation

• Proposing a design concept for the Annual Report (approx. 160 pages), including but not limited to; front cover, internal page design and table of contents

• Providing copywriting assistance – reviewing the entire content of the Annual Report to ensure consistency of tone of voice is achieved and remove grammatical and spelling errors

• Providing photography assistance to ensure relevant photography is used throughout the Annual Report.

• Organising the printing of approx. 100 copies of the Annual Report, each year.

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

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Suppliers shall be able to provide a full PR service across a variety of projects. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Positioning Pool Re as a thought leader in the terrorism, reinsurance, insurance sector and in the wider media

• Developing and implementing PR strategies, plans and tactics across a wide range of projects and campaigns

• Defining annual key messages and definitions

• Determine which media outlets we should be talking to, based on target audiences

• Crafting engaging and newsworthy content for online media and print publications including but not limited to developing and writing advertorials

• Managing social media accounts and connections with online influencers

• Networking and building strong relationships with journalists and editors, pitching stories, generate interests (drafting and preparing content ahead of interviews) – particularly with specialist trade media

• Managing crisis communication and reputational management

• Proactively presenting PR opportunities such as conferences, awards, accreditations and speaking opportunities.

• Managing and launching PR events

• Organising media training of key spokespeople

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

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Includes 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 so that we are able to stay abreast of relevant developments in our areas of interest

• Identifying and pursuing opportunities that enable us to further our objectives – examples including; responding to Government consultations, developing debate briefings, or partnering at external events

• Providing advice and expertise about how we land our messages with different stakeholders and help produce briefings and other materials to support these

• Supporting our attendance at political conferences and other political stakeholder events including but not limited to organising fringe meetings

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

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

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.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

Framework agreement with several operators

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

20 August 2024

Local time

2:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Public Procurement Review Service

Cabinet Office

London

Country

United Kingdom