- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1A. Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance (WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines
- Lot 1B. Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines
- Lot 1C. Design – Publications
- Lot 1D. Design - Generic materials
- Lot 1E. Design - Campaign: concept and application
- Lot 2. PR Services
- Lot 3. Photography
- Lot 4. Videography
- Lot 5. Media Services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Contact
Ms Sophie Dunning
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2
Reference number
DN698696
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Essex County Council have established a Framework Agreement for Communications
and Marketing Services. The Framework has an initial two year term with options to
extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 2 years in total. The
maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years.
Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to the communications and
marketing team as well as other officers across ECC who may have ad-hoc requirements. The
Framework is divided into nine Lots including:
Lot 1A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance
(WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines
Lot 1B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines
Lot 1C: Design – Publications
Lot 1D: Design - Generic materials
Lot 1E: Design - Campaign: concept and application
Lot 2: PR Services
Lot 3: Photography
Lot 4: Videography
Lot 5: Media Services
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: £6,200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance (WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines
Lot No
1A
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers must be skilled and experienced in accessible design, in line with Public Sector
Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Requirements in this lot will involve but are not limited to:
• the creation and design of digital assets for website and mobile app interfaces, email
templates and other digital materials, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
• employing user-centred design principles to create interfaces that are intuitive and visually
pleasing, optimizing the user experience.
• the development of designs that are responsive and adapt to various screen sizes and
devices.
• creation of interactive elements and animations to enhance the user experience and
engagement.
• selection of fonts and colour palettes to reinforce the brand identity and improve
readability.
• use and maintenance of expertise in industry-standard design and prototyping software,
such as Adobe XD, Sketch, Figma, and relevant tools.
• creation of wireframes, prototypes, and mock ups to illustrate design concepts and
interactions.
• collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers and product managers, to
bring design concepts to life.
Suppliers must have an understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design
principles and best practices.
Ensures all digital designs adhere to accessibility standards and brand guidelines. Creates
accessible pdfs and uses Acrobat accessibility checker, colour contrast checker and other
accessibility tools to ensure compliance with standards
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines
Lot No
1B
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Requirements in this lot will involve but are not limited to:
• development of brand identity, brand architecture including guidelines, logo, core
message.
Involves development of brand propositions, visual elements and associated multi-channel
style guides for services, programmes and partnerships, including but not limited to creation
of identity, colour palette, typography, look and feel.
• desk or secondary research, or interrogation of research provided, to ensure solutions are
in line with the requirements of the brief.
• Ensures all digital designs adhere to accessibility standards and brand guidelines. Creates
accessible pdfs and uses Acrobat accessibility checker, colour contrast checker and other
accessibility tools to ensure compliance with standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Design – Publications
Lot No
1C
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Requirements in this lot will involve but are not limited to:
• layout of publications, including but not limited to strategy and policy documents and
information packs, which will be made available in print or online.
• typesetting and pagination of designed documents.
• ensuring all digital designs adhere to accessibility standards and brand guidelines. Creates
accessibe pdfs and uses Acrobat accessibility checker, colour contrast checker and other
accessibility tools to ensure compliance with standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Design - Generic materials
Lot No
1D
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Requirements in this lot will involve but are not limited to:
• supply of graphic design and art working services for all media channels and formats
including but not limited to posters, leaflets, social media assets, stands and event
materials.
• ensuring all digital designs adhere to accessibility standards and brand guidelines. Creates
accessible pdfs and uses Acrobat accessibility checker, colour contrast checker and other
accessibility tools to ensure compliance with standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Design - Campaign: concept and application
Lot No
1E
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Requirements in this lot will involve but are not limited to:
• The development of creative propositions, inclusive of relevant desk and secondary
research to inform development.
• Production of concepts and communications propositions across all channel options,
ideally developing and testing new communications ideas prior to production.
• Development of design concepts includes origination of design approaches which are
suitable for the media specified. This would require delivery of a number of creative
approaches for consideration by the client, in line with the brief referenced above.
• Creative development packaged for delivery or archive, ensuring accessibility standards
are adhered to.
• Development of ideas and core messages including development of a campaign style guide
to ensure consistency of application.
• Application of a chosen concept to required media assets.
• Ensures all digital designs adhere to accessibility standards and brand guidelines. Creates
accessible pdfs and uses Acrobat accessibility checker, colour contrast checker and other
accessibility tools to ensure compliance with standards.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
PR Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79416000 - Public relations services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
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:
• Development and implementation of PR strategies, plans and tactics across a wide range of
projects and campaigns. Either as a stand alone piece or in conjunction with other agencies
(e.g. media buying) delivering requirements for large scale campaigns
• Message development and definition
• Content creation and distribution strategy (including seeding, syndication, blogging, social
networks, video sharing, forums)
• Stakeholder mapping and engagement
• Reputation and crisis communications management
• Workshop planning
• Commission and deliver research that can extend into PR opportunities: conferences,
awards, accreditations, speaking opportunities
• Media/Journalist management, particularly with specialist trade media
• PR events/stunts
• Media training of key spokespeople
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Photography
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers shall be required to provide photography services to ECC for promotional and
marketing purposes both internally and externally including, where appropriate,
storyboarding, venue/actor/models sourcing, shooting and editing. This will include but not
limited to:
• offering strategic advice and guidance on best approaches;
• creation of storyboards;
• sourcing of venues, locations, props and actors/subjects/models;
• delivering the shoot;
• editing of photos;
• safe storage and sharing of images and data,
• adhering to GDPR guidelines.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Videography
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following (non-exhaustive) list provides the scope of the Videography LOT that suppliers
may be expected to supply all or some of, on behalf of ECC:
• Film production including pre- and post-production stages, storyboarding, venue/actor
sourcing,
• Webinars and webcasting
• Live video
• Animation.
Suppliers will be expected to manage all aspects of video production required including
provision of a rationale to support recommended approach, suggestions on implementation
including channels for dissemination and evaluation of effectiveness to demonstrate
achievement of objectives
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
Media Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers will be required to plan, cost and buy media advertising, including (but not limited
to):
• Digital – display, social, paid search and audio
• Outdoor and ambient media
• Radio
• Addressable TV and VOD
• Media partnerships
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Framework has the option to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an
extension period of 2 years in total, beyond the initial two year term. 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
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: 2024/S 000-009398
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
1A
Title
CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 1A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance (WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Touch Graphic Design Ltd T/A Touch Design
2nd Floor, 1 Kayes Walk
Nottingham
NG1 1PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Agency Worldwide Ltd
The Hickman Building, 2 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whatever Design Ltd
94 Brook Street, Erith
Kent
DA8 1JF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ranch Creative Ltd
Office 2, The Reach, 687-693 London Road
Westcliff-On-Sea
SS0 9PA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Nomensa Ltd
Avalon, Oxford Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8EZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
By Experience Ltd
Guardian House 42 Preston New Road
Blackburn
BB2 6AH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £162,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
1B
Title
CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 1B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balfour Wong
11 Bishop Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Agency Worldwide Ltd
The Hickman Building, 2 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Redmoor Health Ltd
Strawberry Fields Business Hub, Euxton Lane
Chorley, Lancashire
PR7 1PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Touch Graphic Design Ltd T/A Touch Design
2nd Floor, 1 Kayes Walk
Nottingham
NG1 1PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silk Pearce Ltd
Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strive Agency Ltd
5-6 Grays Yard, Springfield Road
Chelmsford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £162,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
1C
Title
COO298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 1C: Design- Publications
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balfour Wong Ltd
11 Bishop Road
Chelmsford
CM11PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ETC Communications Ltd
4 & 5 The Cedars, Apex 12, Old Ipswich Road
Colchester
CO7 7QR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Room for Design
Dunedin House, 14 Denshire Court, Baston, Lincolnshire
Baston
PE6 9QL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Touch Graphic Design Ltd
1 Kayes Walk
Nottingham
NG11PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whatever Design Ltd
Unit 71 and 73 The Link, 49 Effra Road
Brixton
SW21BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £162,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
1D
Title
Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 1D: Design- Generic Materials
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balfour Wong Ltd
11 Bishop Road
ChelmsforD
CM111PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
North of England Commissioning Support
John Snow House, Durham University Science Park
Durham
DH1 3YG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rubber Duckiee
Suite 202, The Print Rooms, 164-180 Union Street
SE1 OLH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silk Pearce Limited
Innovation centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road
Colchester
C043ZQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Touch Graphic Design Ltd
1 Kayes Walk
Nottingham
NG11PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whatever Design Ltd
Unit 71 and 73 The Link, 49 Effra Road
Brixton
SW21BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £162,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
1E
Title
COO298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 1E: Design- Campaign Concept and Applications
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Balfour Wong Ltd
11 Bishop Road
Chelmsford
CM11PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Borne Agency Ltd
Augustine Steward House, 14 Tombland
Norwich
NR31HF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Agency Worldwide Limited
The Hickman Building, 2 Whitechapel Road
London
E11FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Redmoor Health Solutions
Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
Chorley
PR71PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Touch Graphic Design Ltd
1 Kayes Walk
Nottingham
NG1 1PY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whatever Design Ltd
Unit 71 and 73 The Link, 49 Effra Road
Brixton
SW2 1BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £162,400
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
2
Title
COO298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 2: PR Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Wave PR Limited
Field House, Bromley Road, Ardleigh Road
Colchester
CO77SG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Agency Worldwide Limited
The Hickman Building, 2 Whitechapel Road
London
E11FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Genesis PR Limited
Franciscan House, Princes Street
Ipswich
IP1 1UR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Orange PR and Marketing Limited
The Nursery, Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney
CO59US
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pier Marketing Limited
Unit 24 Basepoint Business Centre, 70-72 The Havens
Ipswich
IP39BF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,287,020
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
3
Title
COO298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 3: Photography
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Big Wave PR Ltd
Field House, Bromley Road, Ardleigh
Colchester
CO77S
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
Marketing Elect Ltd
4 Capricorn Centre, Cranes Farm Road
Basildon
CM33PJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ranch Creative Ltd
Woods Lodge Studios, Battlesbridge
Battlesbridge
SS117QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Mobius Agency Ltd
14 Westerings, Bickenacre
Chelmsford
CM34ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £36,540
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
4
Title
COO298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 4: Videography
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Deadline Communications Ltd
361 Rayleigh Road
Leigh on Sea
SS95PS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Jellyfielder Studios Ltd
33A St Albans Road
Colchester
CO33JQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Main Media Ltd
129 Parkanaur Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS13JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mountain Way Pictures Limited
66 Gloucester Road, Bishopston
Bristol
BS78BH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ranch Creative Ltd
Woods Lodge Studios
Battlesbridge
SS117QU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Mobius Agency Ltd
14 Westerings, Bicknacre
Chelmsford
CM34ND
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,140,860
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CO0298
Lot No
5
Title
COO298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Lot 5: Media Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 September 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Tiger Marketing Ltd
112B High Street
Maldon
CM95ET
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Agency Worldwide Ltd
The Hickman Building, 2 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1FX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,342,620
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Lot 6: Full Service- has not been awarded as the minimum requirements were not satisfied by any bidders.
The total value set out under II 1.7 of this award notice is the maximum total estimated framework value. This includes the maximum two year extension period with an inflation estimate included.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 20794760000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court, Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 20794760000
Country
United Kingdom