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
Full notice text
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
Coding
Commodity categories
ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
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 |
Delivery locations
ID |
Description
|
1000 |
WALES |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
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