Published date: 17 November 2021

This notice was replaced on 18 November 2022

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

Awarded contract (published 18 November 2022)

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 services - 79341000

  • Advertising campaign services - 79341400

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£508,000

Procurement reference

IOW001-DN555404-92515137

Published date

17 November 2021

Closing date

4 January 2022

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 March 2022

Contract end date

29 February 2024

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?

Yes


Description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") to be part of the Authority's Approved Supplier List (ASL) (Framework Agreement) for the provision of Local Media Direct Buying Solutions for the Isle of Wight Council.

This procurement follows the OPEN PROCEDURE under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. This procurement is being called an Approved Supplier List but is being set up utilising the structure of a framework agreement in accordance with regulation 33 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

The Services under this ASL will include the Authority's printed Official Notices and also General Advertising requirements which may be in print, display, digital or radio advertising.

Please note: The Authority requires a direct relationship with each local media supplier.

This opportunity is divided into two lots.

Lot 1- Official Notices - Estimated spend £37,000 per annum
Official Notices are a statutory requirement for the Authority to inform the public and must be in print in the Authority area of the Isle of Wight. Official Notices can cover anything from Planning, Licencing, Disposal of assets, Councillor Allowances, etc. The number and size of notices each week can vary.

Lot 2 - General Advertising - Estimated spend £90,00 per annum
General Advertising is a non-statutory process to inform residents of the Isle of Wight about Council services, recruitment, and other activities.
This lot will be for various Media Advertising Services and includes:
• Print
• Digital
• Audio/Visual
• Outdoor including Billboards/Buses/Other Outdoor display sites, etc.
• Other media advertising services including Full Campaign options and combined packages, etc.

The term of the Approved Supplier List Agreement shall be 1 March 2022 until 29 February 2024 with the option to extend for up to 24 months a further one year plus one year at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Potential Suppliers should note that this is a non-exclusive Approved Supplier List and that no guarantee can be given with regard to the volume or value of work under either of the lots/Media Advertising Services.

The closing date for receipt of Tenders is 14:00Hrs on 4 January 2022.


More information

Additional text

Potential suppliers can register their interest and download the tender pack by visiting www.procontract.due-north.com and searching for tender reference number DN555404. The estimated values set out in this notice are the total estimated value for the initial term and any possible extension option(s) for each Lot. The value is based on the historical usage, however, potential suppliers must note that there is no guarantee of value of volume of work for either lot.


About the buyer

Contact name

Vanessa Squibb

Address

County Hall
High Street
Newport
PO30 1UD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1983821000

Email

vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk

Website

http://www.iwight.com