Marketing and Communication Services.
Contract notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
City of Bristol College
Ashley Down Road
For the attention of: Simon Williams
BS7 9BU Bristol
UNITED KINGDOM
Telephone: +44 1173125111
E-mail:
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://cityofbristol.ac.uk
Electronic access to information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cityofbristol
Electronic submission of tenders and requests to participate: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cityofbristol
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.3)Main activity
Education
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Marketing and Communication Services.
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Services
Service category No 27: Other services
Service category No 27: Other services
NUTS code UKK11
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 10
Range: between 400 000 and 800 000 GBP
Number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 10
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: .3Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:Range: between 400 000 and 800 000 GBP
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
The City of Bristol College may be inviting Tenders for the provision of a variety marketing functions which will be divided in to a number of Lots.
The College will be keen to see responses from suppliers who can provide fresh ideas and an innovative approach to marketing who can demonstrate an expert understanding of the further education sector as well as the local area to Bristol, and can deliver the desired results. This will allow the College to focus on its core activities.
Lots available;
- Campaigns and related contact centre provision
- Event Management
- Manage and develop the Web site and Social networking communications
- Produce prospectus and other publications
This opportunity has been previously advertising using a Prior Information Notice and is utilising the accelerated restricted procedure and the permitted reduced timescales.
All Tender documents are available through the eTendering portal In-Tend and submissions must be electronically uploaded using In-Tend to be accepted.
The College reserves the right not to run any further competitions, or to award contracts for any of the Lots contained in this notice.
The College will be keen to see responses from suppliers who can provide fresh ideas and an innovative approach to marketing who can demonstrate an expert understanding of the further education sector as well as the local area to Bristol, and can deliver the desired results. This will allow the College to focus on its core activities.
Lots available;
- Campaigns and related contact centre provision
- Event Management
- Manage and develop the Web site and Social networking communications
- Produce prospectus and other publications
This opportunity has been previously advertising using a Prior Information Notice and is utilising the accelerated restricted procedure and the permitted reduced timescales.
All Tender documents are available through the eTendering portal In-Tend and submissions must be electronically uploaded using In-Tend to be accepted.
The College reserves the right not to run any further competitions, or to award contracts for any of the Lots contained in this notice.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79413000, 79342100, 79342000, 79000000, 79340000, 79810000, 79800000, 79824000, 79823000, 72400000, 72420000, 72421000, 72422000, 22100000, 22150000
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): no
II.1.8)Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: yes
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 400 000 and 800 000 GBP
Range: between 400 000 and 800 000 GBP
II.2.2)Information about options
Options: no
II.2.3)Information about renewals
This contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Campaigns and related contact centre provision1)Short description
The City of Bristol College is seeking provision for the services of modern and up to date sales and marketing campaigns, strategy, design and implementation.
Bidders will need to have a thorough understanding of national and local market segmentation, be able to show how they map and align campaigns to College strategy and how they work within the Further Education sector, especially 16 - 18 years old, Apprenticeships and adult professional and commercial existing and prospective students
Bidders will need to have a thorough understanding of national and local market segmentation, be able to show how they map and align campaigns to College strategy and how they work within the Further Education sector, especially 16 - 18 years old, Apprenticeships and adult professional and commercial existing and prospective students
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79413000, 79342100, 79342000, 79000000, 79340000, 79810000, 79800000, 79824000, 79823000, 72400000, 72420000, 72421000, 72422000, 22100000, 22150000
3)Quantity or scope
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 100 000 and 250 000 GBP
Range: between 100 000 and 250 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
This tender is being carried out through the eTendering system In-Tend. All documents can be downloaded, completed and uploaded through this system. No other means of submission will be accepted.
To access the documents, please register and login at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cityofbristol/aspx/Home
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Event Management
1)Short description
The City of Bristol College is seeking provision for Event Management Services. Under the direction of the College Executive, prospective bidders will need to demonstrate how they can design, market, manage and deliver in accordance with agreed budget plans, planned and responsive events, ensuring a highly professional service which meets the needs of the College and it's stakeholders.
Bidders will need to have a thorough understanding of national and local market segmentation, be able to show how they map and align to College strategy and have how this works within the Further Education sector, especially 16 - 18 years old, Apprenticeships and adult professional and commercial students
Bidders will need to have a thorough understanding of national and local market segmentation, be able to show how they map and align to College strategy and have how this works within the Further Education sector, especially 16 - 18 years old, Apprenticeships and adult professional and commercial students
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79413000, 79342100, 79342000, 79000000, 79340000, 79810000, 79800000, 79824000, 79823000, 72400000, 72420000, 72421000, 72422000, 22100000, 22150000
3)Quantity or scope
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 100 000 and 150 000 GBP
Range: between 100 000 and 150 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
This tender is being carried out through the eTendering system In-Tend. All documents can be downloaded, completed and uploaded through this system. No other means of submission will be accepted.
To access the documents, please register and login at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cityofbristol/aspx/Home
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Manage and develop the Web site and Social networking communications
1)Short description
The City of Bristol College wishes to procure the provision of website design services and content management system. The College also requires training for its staff and support and maintenance for the above for 3 years and any new services need to be highly accessible, secure and able to support existing software used on the current website.
The College is also looking to develop it's strategy and communications through social networking communications.
The providers should be able to demonstrate how the College can use new tools and techniques within the Social Media industry to achieve its business objectives, as well as providing up to date social networking systems for its internal and external stakeholders.
Bidders will need to have a thorough understanding of national and local market segmentation, be able to show how they map and align to College strategy and have how this works within the FE Further Education sector, especially 16 - 18 years old, Apprenticeships and adult professional and commercial students
The College is also looking to develop it's strategy and communications through social networking communications.
The providers should be able to demonstrate how the College can use new tools and techniques within the Social Media industry to achieve its business objectives, as well as providing up to date social networking systems for its internal and external stakeholders.
Bidders will need to have a thorough understanding of national and local market segmentation, be able to show how they map and align to College strategy and have how this works within the FE Further Education sector, especially 16 - 18 years old, Apprenticeships and adult professional and commercial students
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79413000, 79342100, 79342000, 79000000, 79340000, 79810000, 79800000, 79824000, 79823000, 72400000, 72420000, 72421000, 72422000, 22100000, 22150000
3)Quantity or scope
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 25 000 and 150 000 GBP
Range: between 25 000 and 150 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
This tender is being carried out through the eTendering system In-Tend. All documents can be downloaded, completed and uploaded through this system. No other means of submission will be accepted.
To access the documents, please register and login at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cityofbristol/aspx/Home
Lot No: 4 Lot title: Produce prospectus and other publications
1)Short description
The City of Bristol College is seeking bidders capable of providing editorial development and design services to produce high quality and dynamic prospectuses, brochures and other printed publications. The content and structure of these publications must always adhere to the College's branding as well as providing the latest tools and techniques to improve cost-effectiveness and distribution.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
79413000, 79342100, 79342000, 79000000, 79340000, 79810000, 79800000, 79824000, 79823000, 72400000, 72420000, 72421000, 72422000, 22100000, 22150000
3)Quantity or scope
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 35 000 and 50 000 GBP
Range: between 35 000 and 50 000 GBP
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
This tender is being carried out through the eTendering system In-Tend. All documents can be downloaded, completed and uploaded through this system. No other means of submission will be accepted.
To access the documents, please register and login at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cityofbristol/aspx/Home
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
III.1.4)Other particular conditions
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
III.2.2)Economic and financial ability
III.2.3)Technical capacity
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular profession
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the service
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
Accelerated restricted
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteria
The most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract
Prior information notice
Notice number in the OJEU: 2013/S 58-095771 of 22.3.2013
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive document
Time limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 31.5.2013
Payable documents: no
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
31.5.2013
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn up
English.
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening of tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union funds
VI.3)Additional information
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures
VI.4.2)Lodging of appeals
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:
16.5.2013