Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Invest Northern Ireland
Bedford Square, Bedford Street
BELFAST
BT2 7ES
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.1) Name and addresses
Invest Northern Ireland
Bedford Square, Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7ES
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DfE - Invest NI – Design Consultants Framework
Reference number
ID 2956713
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service.
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: £1,250,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Product / Industrial Applications
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
The EU funding stream is EU Investment in Growth and Jobs (EUIGJ).
two.2.14) Additional information
The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from £750,000 up to approx £1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Visual Communication
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
The EU funding stream is EU Investment in Growth and Jobs (EUIGJ).
two.2.14) Additional information
The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from £750,000 up to approx £1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Digital New Media
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
The EU funding stream is EU Investment in Growth and Jobs (EUIGJ).
two.2.14) Additional information
The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from £750,000 up to approx £1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design Strategy
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Cost criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
The EU funding stream is EU Investment in Growth and Jobs (EUIGJ).
two.2.14) Additional information
The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from £750,000 up to approx £1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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: 2020/S 159-389141
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Lot No
1
Title
Product / Industrial Applications
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DARK RED DESIGN LTD
23 WILLOWFIELD STREET
BELFAST
BT6 9AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GROVE DESIGN PEMBRIDGE LIMITED
The Grove, Noke Lane
LEOMINSTER
HR6 9HP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2
Lot No
2
Title
Visual Communication
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 18
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 18
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAG OF BEES LTD
393A Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7EW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Circle Creative Communications
The Dams Studio, 132 Woodburn Road
CARRICKFERGUS
BT38 9AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE FOURUM IRELAND LTD
631 Lisburn Road
BELFAST
BT9 7GT
liesa.johnston@thefourum.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JOURNEYFOR BUSINESS LTD.
209 SCOTTISH PROVIDENT BUILDING
BELFAST
BT1 6JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KENNEY HAMILL
14 The Old Mill Race Old Ballygowan Road, Comber
NEWTOWNARDS
BT23 5RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SHE SAID DESIGN
46b Hamilton Street
BELFAST
BT2 8LP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DESIGN ETHOS LTD
126 High Street
BANGOR
BT20 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PAPERJAM DESIGN LTD
30-42 Waring Street
BELFAST
BT1 2ED
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE PIERCE PARTNERSHIP LTD
17 Dargan Crescent
BELFAST
BT3 9RP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DARK RED DESIGN LTD
23 WILLOWFIELD STREET
BELFAST
BT6 9AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sort Design
46 Hill Street
BELFAST
BT1 2LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FOURTWENTYSEVEN DESIGN LTD.
Studio 118, South Block, 60-64 Osborne Street
GLASGOW
G1 5QH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PALE BLUE DOT CREATIVE LIMITED
34-36 BEDFORD STREET
BELFAST
BT2 7FF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MAMMOTH DESIGN CONSULTANTS LTD
Sinclair House, Royal Avenue
BELFAST
BT1 1EX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BRANDLOGIK
46 Hill Street
BELFAST
BT1 2LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THOUGHT COLLECTIVE LTD
310 Newtownards Road
BELFAST
BT4 1HE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ADDITUDE CREATIVE LIMITED
The Mount
Belfast
2 Woodstock Link
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAVID LEWIS
4 Coronation Drive Jordanstown Newtownabbey
BELFAST
BT37 0NZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
3
Lot No
3
Title
Digital & New Media
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THOUGHT COLLECTIVE LTD
310 Newtownards Road
BELFAST
BT4 1HE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE FOURUM IRELAND LTD
631 Lisburn Road
BELFAST
BT9 7GT
liesa.johnston@thefourum.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAG OF BEES LTD
393A Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7EW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JOURNEYFOR BUSINESS LTD.
209 SCOTTISH PROVIDENT BUILDING
BELFAST
BT1 6JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DESIGN ETHOS LTD
126 High Street
BANGOR
BT20 5BB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ADDITUDE CREATIVE LIMITED
The Mount
Belfast
2 Woodstock Link
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE PIERCE PARTNERSHIP LTD
17 Dargan Crescent
BELFAST
BT3 9RP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DAVID LEWIS
4 Coronation Drive Jordanstown Newtownabbey
BELFAST
BT37 0NZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PALE BLUE DOT CREATIVE LIMITED
34-36 BEDFORD STREET
BELFAST
BT2 7FF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BRANDLOGIK
46 Hill Street
BELFAST
BT1 2LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MADEBYMINT
61 CARRICKFERGUS ROAD
BALLYCLARE
BT39 9QJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
4
Lot No
4
Title
Design Strategy
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 October 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 29
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 29
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THE FOURUM IRELAND LTD
631 Lisburn Road
BELFAST
BT9 7GT
liesa.johnston@thefourum.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KENNEY HAMILL
14 The Old Mill Race Old Ballygowan Road, Comber
NEWTOWNARDS
BT23 5RH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
JOURNEYFOR BUSINESS LTD.
209 SCOTTISH PROVIDENT BUILDING
BELFAST
BT1 6JH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
URBAN SCALE INTERVENTIONS LIMITED
16 Pound Road East Peckham
TONBRIDGE
TN12 5BE
accounts@urbanscaleinterventions.com
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Internet address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Contract monitoring: the successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in construction and procurement delivery (CPD) for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, this may be considered grounds for termination of the contract at your expense as provided for in the Conditions of Contract. In lieu of termination, CPD may issue a Notice of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance. A supplier in receipt of multiple Notices of Written Warning or a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance may, in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), be excluded from future public procurement competitions for a period of. up to three years..
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 as amended.
N/A
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
CPD complied with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and incorporated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.