Summary
                        
                        
                            - OCID:
 
                            - ocds-h6vhtk-052c1d
 
                            - Published by:
 
                            - Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
 
                            - Authority ID:
 
                            - AA0424
 
                            - Publication date:
 
                            - 04 June 2025
 
                            - Deadline date:
 
                            - 04 July 2025
 
                            - Notice type:
 
                            - UK4
 
                            - Has documents:
 
                            - Yes
 
                            - Has SPD:
 
                            - No
 
                            - Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
 
                            - N/A
 
                        
                        
                        
                            Abstract
                        
                        We wish to establish a framework of suppliers that can support us with our efforts to engage the public in the work of the Senedd ahead of the 2026 election and beyond.The framework duration will be five years from the date on which the contract commences, to cover the lead up to the election and the duration of the Seventh Senedd, and will be managed in three lots.Lot 1 – Integrated Marketing ServicesLot 2 - Creator Partnerships (influencers)Lot 3 - Creative Services
                    
 
                    
                    
                    
                        
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        Scope
    
        Procurement reference
        1262
     
    
        Procurement description
        We wish to establish a framework of suppliers that can support us with our efforts to engage the public in the work of the Senedd ahead of the 2026 election and beyond.
The framework duration will be five years from the date on which the contract commences, to cover the lead up to the election and the duration of the Seventh Senedd, and will be managed in three lots.
Lot 1 – Integrated Marketing Services
Lot 2 - Creator Partnerships (influencers)
Lot 3 - Creative Services
     
    
    
        
            Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
            500000 GBP to 502000GBP
         
    
        Contract dates (estimated)
        19 September 2025, 00:00AM to 18 September 2030, 23:59PM
     
    
        Is a framework being established?
        
            Yes
        
     
    
    
        Contracting authority
    Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
    
            Identification register:
            
            Address 1: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
            Town/City: Cardiff
            Postcode: CF99 1SN
            Country: United Kingdom
            Website: www.senedd.wales.org/abthome/abt-procurement.htm
                    Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZHB-8494-NVZZ
            Contact name: Alexander Charles Dalton
Email: Alexander.Dalton@senedd.wales
            Telephone: 0300 200 6265
            Organisation type: Public authority - central government
            Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
     
     
    
        Procedure
    
        Procedure type
        Competitive flexible procedure
     
    
        Is the total value above threshold?
        Above threshold
     
    
        Trade agreements
                Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
     
    
    
        Framework
    
        Further information about fees
        N/A
     
    
        Percentage fee charged to suppliers
        
            0%
        
     
    
    
        Maximum number of suppliers
        18
     
    
        Award method when using the framework
            With and without reopening competition
     
    
        Justification for framework term
        The contract period runs in line with the Senedd Election. 
     
    
        Framework operation description
        As per tender documents 
     
    
    
        Lots
        Divided into 3 lots
    Integrated Marketing Services
    Lot number: 1
        
            Description
            Fully integrated agency providing a range of services including media planning, buying, creative, production, partnerships, marketing (including digital and out of home) and PR.
         
            
                CPV classifications
                
                    - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
 
                    - 79310000 - Market research services
 
                    - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
 
                
             
            
        
            Lot value (estimated)
                250000 GBP Excluding VAT
                300000 GBP Including VAT
         
        
            Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
            true
         
        
            Sustainability
                Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
                Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
         
        
            Contract start date (estimated)
            19 September 2025, 00:00AM
         
        
            Contract end date (estimated)
            18 September 2030, 23:59PM
         
        
            Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
            As detailed in the Tender Documents. 
         
    
        Participation
                
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per tender documents
                 
                
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per tender documents
                 
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As Per Tender Documents 
                 
     
    
        Award criteria
                
                    Type: quality
                        Name
                        Quality 
                        Description
Quality Section Total 60 Marks 
1. Delivery of service 30 Marks 
Sub Criteria: 
 	Project management approach - Method Statement 	20 Marks
 	Timelines 	5 Marks
 	Branding 	5 Marks
2. Innovation and creativity  	20 Marks 
Sub Criteria: 	Campaign plan –  
Creative concepts (5 Marks) 
Varied channel plan (5 Marks) 
Creative products are a diverse representation. (5 Marks) 
One creative example (5 Marks) 
3. Evaluation 	10 Marks
Sub Criteria: 	Campaign Evaluation Methods 	5 Marks 
 	Campaign evaluation alignment with the Senedd’s goals and objectives 	5 Marks 
                        
                            Weighting: 60.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
                
                    Type: cost
                        Name
                        Cost
                        Description
Cost Section Total 40 Marks
Sub Criteria: Cost of scenario proposal 	30 Marks
                    Value for money and Impact 10 Marks
                        
                            Weighting: 40.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
     
    Creator Partnerships (influencers) 
    Lot number: 2
        
            Description
            Suppliers, that specialise in working with Wales-based creators, to lead the campaign’s creator partnership. 
         
            
                CPV classifications
                
                    - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
 
                    - 79310000 - Market research services
 
                    - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
 
                
             
            
        
            Lot value (estimated)
                167000 GBP Excluding VAT
                200400 GBP Including VAT
         
        
            Sustainability
                Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
                Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
         
        
            Contract start date (estimated)
            19 September 2025, 00:00AM
         
        
            Contract end date (estimated)
            18 September 2030, 23:59PM
         
        
            Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
            As detailed in the Tender Documents. 
         
    
        Participation
                
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per Tender Documents
                 
                
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per Tender Documents
                 
     
    
        Award criteria
                
                    Type: quality
                        Name
                        Quality 
                        Description
Quality 	60 
1. Delivery of service 	30 
Sub Criteria: 	Project management approach - Method Statement 	20 
 	Timelines 	10 
2. Innovation and creativity  	20 
Sub Criteria: 	Campaign plan –  
Creative concepts (5 Marks) 
Target audiences (5 Marks) 
Reaching the diverse representation of the people of Wales (5 Marks) 
Showcase of last 3 examples (5 Marks) 
 	20 
3. Evaluation 	10 
Sub Criteria: 	Evaluation of creator impact 	5 
 	Creator concepts alignment with the Senedd’s goals and objectives 	5 
                        
                            Weighting: 60.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
                
                    Type: cost
                        Name
                        Cost
                        Description
Cost 	40 
Sub Criteria: Cost of scenario proposal 	30 
                    Value for money and Impact 	10 
                        
                            Weighting: 40.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
     
    Creative Production
    Lot number: 3
        
            Description
            This lot aims to enlist a range of suppliers to provide the following creative services: branding, photography and filming / animation. 
         
            
                CPV classifications
                
                    - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
 
                
             
            
        
            Lot value (estimated)
                85000 GBP Excluding VAT
                101998 GBP Including VAT
         
        
            Criteria used to select suppliers to tender for this lot
            true
         
        
            Sustainability
                Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
                Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
         
        
            Contract start date (estimated)
            19 September 2025, 00:00AM
         
        
            Contract end date (estimated)
            18 September 2030, 23:59PM
         
        
            Description of how multiple lots may be awarded
            As detailed in the Tender Documents. 
         
    
        Participation
                
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per Tender Documents
                 
                
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per Tender Documents
                 
                
                    Conditions of participation
                    As per Tender Documents
                 
     
    
        Award criteria
                
                    Type: quality
                        Name
                        Quality 
                        Description
Quality Total Section 60 Marks
1. Delivery of Service 40 Marks 
Sub Criteria: 
Project management approach -Method Statement 30 Marks 
Timelines/Timescales 10 Marks 
2. Innovation and creativity 20 Marks 
Sub Criteria: 
Two examples of work- 
Creative concepts alignment with the Senedd’s goals and objectives within a restricted budget? (Max 10 points) 
How will you ensure creative products are a diverse representation of the people of Wales? (Max 10 points) 
                        
                            Weighting: 60.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
                
                    Type: cost
                        Name
                        Cost
                        Description
Cost Total Section 40 Marks 
Sub Criteria: Cost of Half Day Rate 30 Marks  
                     Value for money and Impact 10 Marks 
                        
                            Weighting: 40.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
     
    
        Award criteria
                
                    Type: quality
                        Name
                        Quality 
                        Description
Quality Total Section 60 Marks
1. Delivery of Service 40 Marks 
Sub Criteria: 
Project management approach -Method Statement 30 Marks 
Timelines/Timescales 10 Marks 
2. Innovation and creativity 20 Marks 
Sub Criteria: 
Two examples of work- 
Creative concepts alignment with the Senedd’s goals and objectives within a restricted budget? (Max 10 points) 
How will you ensure creative products are a diverse representation of the people of Wales? (Max 10 points) 
                        
                            Weighting: 60.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
                
                    Type: cost
                        Name
                        Cost
                        Description
Cost Total Section 40 Marks 
Sub Criteria: Cost of Half Day Rate 30 Marks  
                     Value for money and Impact 10 Marks 
                        
                            Weighting: 40.00
                        
                        
                            Weighting type: percentageExact
                        
                 
     
    
    
        Contract terms and risks
    
        Payment terms
        As per Tender Documents
     
    
    
        Submission
    
        Expression of interest deadline
        04 July 2025, 10:00AM
     
    
        Enquiry deadline
        27 June 2025, 10:00AM
     
    
        Date of award of contract
        18 September 2025, 23:59PM
     
    
        Submission address and any special instructions
        https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
     
    
        Minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
        7
     
    
        Maximum number of suppliers to be invited to tender
        7
     
    
        May tenders be submitted electronically?
        
            Yes
        
     
    
        Is this a recurring procurement?
        
            No
        
     
    
        Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
        
            28 May 2030, 23:59PM
        
     
    
        Languages that may be used for submission
        
     
    
  
                            
                         
                     
                    
                    
                    
                        
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                            Commodity categories
                        
                        
                            
                                
                                    | ID | 
                                    
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                                            | 79340000 | 
                                            Advertising and marketing services | 
                                            Market and economic research; polling and statistics | 
                                        
                                    
                                        
                                            | 79410000 | 
                                            Business and management consultancy services | 
                                            Business and management consultancy and related services | 
                                        
                                    
                                        
                                            | 79310000 | 
                                            Market research services | 
                                            Market and economic research; polling and statistics | 
                                        
                                    
                            
                        
                        
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                                                        - Publication date:
 
                                                        - 04 June 2025
 
                                                        - Deadline date:
 
                                                        - 04 July 2025 10:00
 
                                                        - Notice type:
 
                                                        - UK4
 
                                                        - Version:
 
                                                        - 1
 
                                                        - Authority name:
 
                                                        - Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
 
                                                     
                    
                                                 
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                                                        - Publication date:
 
                                                        - 10 October 2025
 
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                                                        - Notice type:
 
                                                        - UK6
 
                                                        - Version:
 
                                                        - 1
 
                                                        - Authority name:
 
                                                        - Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament
 
                                                     
                    
                                                 
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