Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Energy Systems Catapult
7th Floor, Cannon House, The Priory Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6BS
UK
Contact person: Mr Jim Owen
Telephone: +44 1212033700
E-mail: jim.owen@es.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://es.catapult.org.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://es.catapult.org.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Energy Sector RD&I
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
ESC22207 - Marcomms Framework
Reference number: DN592377
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this event is to set out a strategic framework for Energy Systems Catapult (ESC), aligned to deliver the key objectives of the Marketing and Communications (Marcomms) business plan. To fulfil these objectives, we are looking to build strong working relationships with specialist organisations who can offer the following expertise and skills:
• PR and content creation, to include copywriting and proofreading
• Digital marketing and social media specialists
• Digital and traditional design services
• Visual production and content creation to include photography, video and digital production
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP/ Highest offer:
2 200 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
PR (public relations) specialists, copywriting, content creation and proofreading
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
ESC Offices and or offices of successful suppliers.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agencies on this lot are capable of translating communications strategy into marcomms
deliverables, and producing, actionable, effective, cost efficient and measurable content
across all relevant channels. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Offering a traditional public relations service using a wide variety of channels
• Providing detailed media and channel recommendations
• Offering recommendations for brand awareness and media management
• Using data and analytics to justify investment decisions
• Design and develop content in line with ESC’s services and offerings
• Design and develop high-quality methods of dissemination for content
• Research, write and develop case-studies
• Develop positioning and messaging
• Development of creative propositions, inclusive of relevant research including the delivery
of brand and values workshops
• Training, including media training, crisis handling etc.
• Public affairs strategy service
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 90
Quality criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Digital marketing and social media specialists
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
ESC offices and or offices of successful provider
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agencies can provide digital marketing services and products both as sole services/products
and to integrate with wider campaigns, with a particular focus on digital lead generation
campaigns using all mediums and channels available to them. In addition, we are looking for
agencies who are experts on social media and how to develop this channel for use and
integration with marketing campaigns. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Digital campaign development and management
• Expertise and knowledge in the use of paid media, SEO, optimisation and analytics and
reporting
• Content creation and management
• Social media execution/implementation and strategy
• Interactive tools including apps
• Digital collateral
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Quality criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Design, Digital and Traditional
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
ESC offices and or supplier offices
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agencies can provide a full design service across all types of project. This may include, but is
not limited to:
• Creative direction and management
• Developing design concepts suitable across all media channels, including online and
offline.
• Designing/developing brand collateral to include, but not limited to:
o Brochures
o Infographics and icons
o Magazines, booklets and programmes
o Stationery and marketing products
o Large scale graphics including hoardings
o Events stands, boards, banners, displays, vinyls
o Bespoke collateral
o Posters
o Reports, guides, manuals and workbooks
o Imagery / illustrations /animations
o HTML emails
o Digital brochures
o Interactive tools and presentations
• Designing brand identity including:
o Logo
o Core messages
o Intellectual Property Rights
o Trademarking
• Developing/producing multi-channel brand guidelines
• Typesetting, proofing and pagination
• Liaison with printers/print managers and event or digital production teams
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 80
Quality criterion: commercial
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
20
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Visual Content, including photography, video and digital production
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
ESC offices and or suppliers offices
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Agencies are capable of producing one or more of the following:
• Production and editing of moving picture and video (TV, web, social etc) – including:
o Promotional films, online, content, interviews
o Videoing of events/workshops
o External or internal interview videos
o Editing of in-house produced content
• Animation and motion graphics including fly-throughs
• Drone footage
• Augmented reality and bespoke VR/AR technology (visual projection, goggles etc).
• Still photography
• Headshots
• External filming of case studies with partners/customers
• Sourcing of B roll and/or stock imagery to complement video production
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 60
Quality criterion: commercial
/ 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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open 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:
2022/S 000-001802
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: ESC22207
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Allegory Communications Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
April six Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Narrative Integrated Communications Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 19
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 19
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 19
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Peir Marketing Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Go Genie Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Speed Communications Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
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
Voiceboxx communications Ltd t/a vbx.agency
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Corporate Document Services Limited
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
175 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hey Moscow Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
175 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ID Design Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
175 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: As above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sims Brand Design Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
175 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: As above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 21
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 21
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 21
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stocks Taylor Benson Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
175 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 31
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ark Media Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 31
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hewitt Walker Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: as above
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27/09/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 31
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 31
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 31
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HT Media Ltd
UK
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
Lowest offer:
1.00
GBP
/ Highest offer:
125 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, all appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of the contact
specified in Section I above, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of
the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales
specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the
contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from
the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
As the UK does not have any special review body with responsibility for appeal/mediation
procedures in public procurement competitions, any challenges will be dealt with by the
High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged
breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Royal Courts of Justice
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/11/2022