Published date: 11 October 2023

This notice was replaced on 16 February 2024

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Awarded contract (published 16 February 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising and marketing services - 79340000

  • Advertising campaign services - 79341400

  • Graphic design services - 79822500

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£350,000

Procurement reference

BATH001-DN693952-99100863

Published date

11 October 2023

Closing date

13 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2024

Contract end date

28 February 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Council wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework for the provision of Specialist Design Services to support longer term projects requiring a design input and higher value marketing campaigns. A maximum of 5 providers will be appointed to this framework. The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations.

This framework is specifically for specialist design work, skills and expertise for larger projects and campaigns that elevates the council's aims, including promoting council objectives and realising future ambitions. It includes complex brand and design services across a range of multimedia, requiring leadership and consultative input, creative concept and brand identity development, plus additional services such as copywriting, out of home design, microsite development, digital animation, art direction, video edits and photography.

This framework IS NOT for general graphic design for print and digital outputs including signage, posters, leaflets, brochures, adverts & infographics. These services will be procured separately from this framework.


About the buyer

Contact name

Charlotte Somers

Address

Guildhall
High Street
Bath
BA1 5AW
United Kingdom

Email

charlotte_somers@bathnes.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bathnes.gov.uk