Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transpennine Trains Limited
Bridgewater House, 58-60 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6LT
Contact
Francis Gale
procurement.services@tpexpress.co.uk
Telephone
+44 3300954077
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD33 - Manchester
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Public rail services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Creative Services, Media Planning & Buying and Search Engine Optimisation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
There will be three Lots to this procurement:
1. Creative Services - development and delivery of integrated through-the-line marketing campaigns. The detail of such campaigns will be defined in a brief with the ITN.
2. Media Planning & Buying -
•High-level media buying strategy, aligning the media approach to holistic business priorities and specific marketing objectives.
•Tactical channel planning, across both Above The Line and Below The Line channels, with the ability to engage audiences across multiple touch points.
•Campaign analysis and evaluation, enabling campaign delivery to be monitored, thereby ensuring an optimal approach and best return for the client.
3. Search Engine Optimisation - plan and support the implementation of TPE’s SEO strategy which covers content optimisation, technical SEO and backlinks.
Please refer to the attached Memorandum of Information.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £14,000,000
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
Creative Media
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD33 - Manchester
Main site or place of performance
Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Agency will be responsible for development and full delivery of integrated through-the-line marketing campaigns for the Client to meet a written set of agreed KPIs and objectives. The detail of such campaigns will be defined in a brief with the ITN and subsequent Scope of Work. Please refer to the Memorandum of Information for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract may be extended for further periods of up to a total of two years.
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
Media Buying
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD33 - Manchester
Main site or place of performance
Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
•High-level media buying strategy, aligning the media approach to holistic business priorities and specific marketing objectives from a longer-term perspective.
•Tactical channel planning, across both Above The Line and Below The Line channels, with the ability to engage audiences across multiple touch points and to capitalize on the latest trends.
•Campaign analysis and evaluation, enabling campaign delivery to be monitored, thereby ensuring an optimal approach and best return for the client organization.
Refer to the Memorandum of Information for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract may be extended for further periods up to a total of two years.
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
Search Engine Optimisation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79342000 - Marketing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD33 - Manchester
Main site or place of performance
Manchester
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Plan and support the implementation of TPE’s SEO strategy which covers content optimisation, technical SEO and backlinks. Analyse the TPE website and identify key areas of improvement, creating the content TPE need to action the changes. Run regular SEO reporting to analyse performance, optimising future recommendations accordingly.
Refer to the Memorandum of Information for further details.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract may be extended for further periods of up to a total of two years.
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
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
20 October 2023
Local time
10:00am
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: 29 February 2024
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-202398-PRO-23831055
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TransPennine Trains Limited
Bridgewater House, 58-60 Whitworth Street
Manchester
M1 6LT
Country
United Kingdom