Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
UK
Telephone: +44 1902321000
E-mail: procurement@wlv.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.wlv.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
External Relations Management Services
Reference number: 19-14
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79340000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Wolverhampton sought to establish a framework of suppliers for the provision of its external relations management services.
This framework agreement will be let for a period of three (3) years (with an option to extend for up to a further 1 year (subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties).
The requirement is split into three (3) lots. Bidders could apply for more than one lot.
Lot 1: Media Buying and Creative — awarded to a single supplier.
Lot 2: Video Production Services — a framework of four (4) suppliers. Each call off contract will be awarded via mini-competition.
Lot 3: Promotional Products — awarded to a single supplier. However where the first-placed supplier does not have the capacity to fulfil the works required in the timescales requested, the University will appoint the second ranked supplier to fulfil such particular work orders.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
11 600 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Media Buying and Creative Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79413000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Brand management. Requiring creative concept to reflect the core values of the University of Wolverhampton, but also relates to its target audiences and our service offer.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
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
However, in order to allow this contract to be used for potential funded projects we notified all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise (LEP).
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Video Production Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
92112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A framework of 4 suppliers required to provide Video production services. Video production is required across a wide range of University projects and initiatives incorporating academic faculties, and departments. Services will be commissioned on a project and ad-hoc basis and will cover all activities at the University.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
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
However, in order to allow this framework to be used for potential Funded projects we notified tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other Funding Body e.g. Local Enterprise Partnerships.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Promotional Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79342200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Promotional items will be commissioned on a project and ad-hoc basis and maybe commissioned by any faculty or department at the University of Wolverhampton.
The scope of promotional items may include but is not limited to:
• stationery items (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
• event specific promotional items – (open days, welcome week for students, etc.)
• branded gifts
• branded clothing and material goods.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60 %
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 40 %
Price
/ Weighting:
40 %
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
However in order to allow this framework to be used for potential funded projects we notified all tenderers that some works might be subject to part funding by, for example, the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme for England (ESIF), European Regional Development Fund. (ERDF) or any other European Union Funded Programme, or other funding body e.g. local enterprise partnership.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 110-268822
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Media Buying and Creative Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/12/2019
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
SMRS Ltd
5th Floor 6-7 St. Cross Street
London
EC1N8UA
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Video Production Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/02/2020
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
Dynomite Video Production Agency
28 Marshall Street
Nottingham
NG5 4AF
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Video Production Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/02/2020
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
Slate and Mortar Ltd
Stuart House, 4B Church Street, Cleobury Mortimer
Kidderminster
DY14 8BS
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Video Production Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/02/2020
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
Tinker Taylor Ltd
Fazeley Studios, 191 Fazeley Street
Birmingham
B55SE
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Video Production Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/02/2020
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
Stone's Throw Media
Technology Centre, Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive
Wolverhampton
WV10 9RU
UK
NUTS: UKG39
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Promotional Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/11/2019
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
Creative Emporium
4 Whitehall Cross Leeds
Leeds
LS12 5XE
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 19-14
Title: Promotional Products
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28/11/2019
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
Allwag Promotions Ltd
Merchandise House, The Street Hatfield Peverel
Essex
CM3 2DP
UK
NUTS: UKH3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wlv.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Wolverhampton
Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wlv.ac.uk
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Offices of the Vice Chancellor
Wulfruna Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1LY
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wlv.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/03/2020