Published date: 5 September 2016

This notice was replaced on 5 September 2016

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 12 May 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Advertising material - 22462000

  • Survey services - 79311000

  • Advertising and marketing services - 79340000

    • Production management consultancy services - 79415000

    • Public relations services - 79416000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£11,400,000 to £42,000,000

Procurement reference

RM3796

Published date

5 September 2016

Closing date

30 September 2016

Contract start date

15 December 2016

Contract end date

15 December 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Contracting Authority is putting in place a Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 of the OJEU Contract Notice (and any future successors to these organisations).

The Communication Services Framework will appoint agencies capable of providing discrete communication services and products. These could be stand alone projects, regional campaigns or work subcontracted to provide services to support wider campaign delivery. This framework is sub-divided into 11 Lots.

The Framework duration is initially for two (2) years with the option to extend by a further one (1) year plus one (1) further year period(s). Any extension period will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority.

More information

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This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's Emptoris System. To participate in this procurement, participants must first be registered on the Emptoris System.

If you have not yet registered on the Emptoris System, this can be done online at

https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'.

Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers

Once you have registered on the Emptoris System, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered supplier; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the supplier to access the procurement online via the Emptoris System. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done.

About the buyer

Address

9th Floor, The Capital
Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
England

Telephone

0345 010 3503

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.go.uk

Website

www.gov.uk/ccs