Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cefas
Pakefield
Lowestoft
NR33 0HT
Telephone
+44 2072385921
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH1 - East Anglia
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52236
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52236
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
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CEFAS21-64 Creative Services Framework
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79933000 - Design support services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To help Cefas meet the increasing need to communicate with audiences, we require to engage a variety of organisations to cover the expanding ‘Creative Services’ requirement by generating a Creative Services framework delivered over 3 Lots. The ‘Creative Services Framework’ will enable pre-appointed suppliers to be engaged in a ‘call-off’ style fashion providing a swift and compliant route to market as and when requirements are identified.
Tenderers have the opportunity to bid for all or any combination of the Lots, but a separate Tender must be submitted per Lot. The Lots are described below:
- Lot 1 Graphic Design
- Lot 2 Audio Visual Production
- Lot 3 Editorial and Communications Strategy
Full details are contained within the Tender package.
https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52236
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1 - Graphic design
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tenderers are required to demonstrate they can provide a full design service across all types of project. This may include, but is not limited to:
• creative direction and management
• developing design concepts and content suitable across all media channels eg infographics, education materials, reports and leaflets.
• developing brand propositions, inclusive of relevant research
• designing brand identity including:
- logo
- core messages
- Intellectual Property Rights
- trademarking
- defining brand values
• developing/producing multi-channel brand guidelines
• developing/producing templates and guidelines for websites
• typesetting, proofing, and pagination
• liaison with printers/print managers
• liaison with translation companies for international products, as required
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
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
31 October 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
An extension of a further 2 periods of 12 months can be applied
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
Lot No
2 - Audio Visual Production
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tenderers are required to demonstrate they can offer video and photography production services, either together or on a separate basis, covering the following elements:
• moving picture and video (broadcast, online etc) – including:
- promotional films, online content, interviews, training videos
- large and small-scale production requirements (from short informational documentaries to talking heads)
• sound – including:
- in support of video projects
- large and small-scale production requirements (from high production value radio to podcasts)
- podcasts
• stock imagery - sourcing
• digital media – driving engagement
- rich media
- video
- mobile and standard
• other channels where appropriate and as required
• animation and motion graphics (desirable, but not essential)
• experience of working onboard seagoing vessels and underwater would be desirable (although not essential)
• Experience of working internationally, or with overseas partners, including translators and actors, would be desirable, but not essential
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
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
30 November 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
An extension of the further 2 periods of 12 months
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
Lot No
3 - Editorial and Communications Strategy
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 92312213 - Technical author services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tenderers are required to demonstrate they can provide a wide range of editorial services across multiple media; this may include, but is not limited to:
• copy production for leaflets, booklets, annual reports, websites and other related items
• copy checking
• technical writing for specialist audiences
• copy to translate our complex science into text that engages non-science audiences, including policy, industry
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
Start date
1 December 2021
End date
30 November 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
An extension of a further 2 periods of 12 months can be applied
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 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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 December 2021
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 October 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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
The High Court
The Strand
London
Country
United Kingdom