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Contract Award Notice

PRO003590-Services-Framework-Marketing and Communication Services

  • First published: 13 June 2019
  • Last modified: 13 June 2019

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
United Utilities plc
Authority ID:
AA20506
Publication date:
13 June 2019
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Suppliers must be able to deliver on a wide range of event-related services including all project planning, event production, technical services, stand production, venue sourcing, and provision of on-site resource to manage and co-ordinate events.

Full notice text

Contract award notice – utilities

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Ltd

02366678

Lingley Mere Business Park

Warrington

WA5 3LP

UK

Contact person: Jaime Sheldon

Telephone: +44 1925678021

E-mail: jaime.sheldon@uuplc.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.unitedutilities.com

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

I.6) Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

PRO003590-Services-Framework-Marketing and Communication Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79340000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

United Utilities have appointed a number of external agencies to ensure we communicate effectively to our customers and the general public across the North West of England, and nationally to stakeholders. To help us do this, we need to be able to call on these agencies to provide a wide range of communication skills, services and knowledge. To achieve this united utilities have scoped out 7 lots.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Lowest offer:   / Highest offer:  

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

LOT 1 - EVENTS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Suppliers must be able to deliver on a wide range of event-related services including all project planning, event production, technical services, stand production, venue sourcing, and provision of on-site resource to manage and co-ordinate events.

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

The Company made the decision to formally withdraw Lot 1 from the tender due to the demand for the services no longer being expected to be at such a level where a formal competition was required.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

LOT 2 - MEDIA BUYING

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All media buying and planning on and off line. This will include translating communication strategy into detailed media recommendations, building audience models using client and industry data and using data and analytics to justify channel recommendations and investment decisions.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 3 year term with options to extend for 5 years, at one year intervals (1+1+1+1+1)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

LOT 3 - PUBLIC RELATIONS

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Agencies must be capable of providing the full breadth of public relations services including message definition across relevant campaigns, audience insight, on and off line activities, and media release writing, distribution and follow-up to increase take-up of messages across targeted media.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 3 year term with options to extend for 5 years, at one year intervals (1+1+1+1+1)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

LOT 4 - CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT & DELIVERY

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Agencies to be able to provide all creative development, delivery and management across all media channels. This will include developing design concepts around campaign propositions, prepare all on and off line creative and print management.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 3 year term with options to extend for 5 years, at one year intervals (1+1+1+1+1)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

LOT 5 - DIGITAL MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Agencies who specialise in digital marketing and social media and can demonstrate expertise in campaign development, channel planning, creative development, delivery and measurement across all digital channels.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 3 year term with options to extend for 5 years, at one year intervals (1+1+1+1+1)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

LOT 6 - PRINT

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Printers must have the ability to print on a wide range of materials and sizes, offer advice on suitable paper stocks to meet any environmental requirements, and manage delivery and fulfilment/posting if required.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 3 year term with options to extend for 5 years, at one year intervals (1+1+1+1+1)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

LOT 7 - VIDEO

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79342000

79342100

79413000

79416000

79416100

79416200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKD

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Agencies must to be able to deliver across the range of video production services including script writing and development, story boarding, film production, motion graphics/animation, casting, location sourcing, subtitles and signing (if required).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Initial 3 year term with options to extend for 5 years, at one year intervals (1+1+1+1+1)

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Negotiated with call for competition

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2017/S 247-521098

IV.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 V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Lot 1: Events

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Lot 2: Media Buying

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

24/05/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MediaCom North Ltd

3207931

1 Hardman Street

Manchester

M33HF

UK

E-mail: michaela.gschwendtner@mediacom.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: 3

Title: Lot 3: Public Relations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Havas PR UK

HAVAS PR UK

Havas PR UK, 52 Princess Street

Manchester

M1 6JX

UK

E-mail: nigel.hughes@havasww.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: 4

Title: Lot 3: Public Relations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Intelligent Conversation

06699229

The Hive, 47 Lever Street

Manchester

M1 1FN

UK

E-mail: kate@weareic.com

NUTS: UKD

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.weareic.com

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: 5

Title: Lot 3: Public Relations

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lexington North Ltd

06573928

The Zenith Building

Manchester

M2 1AB

UK

E-mail: anna.hamilton@lexcomm.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 6

Title: Lot 4: Creative Development and Delivery

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Corporate Culture Ltd

4852056

7 De Havilland Drive

Liverpool

L24 8RN

UK

E-mail: elaine.smith@corporateculture.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.corporateculture.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 7

Title: Lot 4: Creative Development and Delivery

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fuzzy Duck Creative Ltd

3518213

Tomorrow, MediaCityUK, Salford

Salford

M50 2AB

UK

E-mail: nigel@fuzzyduck.eu

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 8

Title: Lot 4: Creative Development and Delivery

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/03/2019

V.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: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Parker Design Consultants Ltd

616415358

18 Cheshire Aveue, Cheshire Business Park

Lostock Gralam

CW9 7UA

UK

E-mail: helen.plumtree@parker-design.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 9

Title: Lot 4: Creative Development and Delivery

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sundog Creative Ltd

GB 910 0465 71

6b Ryeground House

Liverpool

L37 7EQ

UK

E-mail: robin@sundogcreative.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: 10

Title: Lot 4: Creative Development and Delivery

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

WPA Pinfold Ltd

2384892

Ex Libris

Leeds

LS11 9QG

UK

E-mail: stefania@wpa-pinfold.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.wpa-pinfold.co.uk

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: 11

Title: Lot 5: Digital Marketing and Social Media

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

05/06/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Built Environment Communications Group Ltd

03096503

The Pump House, Garnier Road

Winchester

SO23 9QG

UK

E-mail: samantha.clough@becg.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: 12

Title: Lot 5: Digital Marketing and Social Media

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mediaworks Creative Search Agency

06309397

Princesway North

Gateshead

NE11 0NF

UK

E-mail: scott.holland@mediaworks.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: 13

Title: Lot 5: Digital Marketing and Social Media

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

PushON Ltd

05614768

111-112 Timber Wharf, Worsley Street

Manchester

M15 4NX

UK

E-mail: simon@pushon.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: 14

Title: Lot 6: Print

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

M2 Managed Document Services

03769351

Brightgate House Cobra Court Brightgate Way

Manchester

M32 0TB

UK

E-mail: Helen.Martakis@M2mds.uk.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: 15

Title: Lot 6: Print

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

04/04/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

MBA Group Ltd

2343859

MBA House, Garman Road

London

N17 0HW

UK

E-mail: apearson@mba-group.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: 16

Title: Lot 6: Print

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Waddington and Ledger Ltd

135 5245 25

Lowfields Business Park, Lowfields Way

Elland

HX5 9DA

UK

E-mail: daniel.black@wlprint.co.uk

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: 17

Title: Lot 7: Video

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Built Environment Communications Group Ltd

03096503

Pump House, Garnier Road

Winchester

SO23 9QG

UK

E-mail: samantha.clough@becg.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: 18

Title: Lot 7: Video

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

26/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fuzzy Duck Creative Ltd

3518213

Tomorrow, Media City UK

Salford

M50 2AB

UK

E-mail: nigel@fuzzyduck.eu

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: 19

Title: Lot 7: Video

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

McCann Manchester Ltd

01993425

Bonis Hall, Bonis Hall Lane, Prestbury, Cheshire

Prestbury

SK10 4EF

UK

E-mail: jim.rothnie@mccann.com

NUTS: UKD

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

City of Westminster

London

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

10/06/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79340000 Advertising and marketing services Market and economic research; polling and statistics
79342100 Direct marketing services Marketing services
79413000 Marketing management consultancy services Business and management consultancy services
79342000 Marketing services Advertising and marketing services
79416200 Public relations consultancy services Public relations services
79416100 Public relations management services Public relations services
79416000 Public relations services Business and management consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
jaime.sheldon@uuplc.co.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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