Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
Telephone: +44 3150103503
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.gov.uk/ccs
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Other: Public Procurement
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Campaign Solutions 2
Reference number: RM6125
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79340000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of creative, marketing and events services to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Charities and Devolved Administrations. This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all creative and marketing services required by UK Central Government Departments. The aim of the Campaign Solutions 2 agreement was to provide Public Sector customers with access to an innovative, quality and value for money approach to buying end to end creative campaign and marketing services, media strategy and planning services and events services.
The framework agreement consists of 5 Lots and is for a duration of 4 years (2+1+1)
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
490 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
End to End Campaign Solutions
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22462000
71620000
72221000
72224000
72322000
72330000
72412000
72413000
72416000
72420000
72421000
72422000
72590000
73000000
79000000
79311000
79340000
79341000
79341100
79341200
79341400
79342000
79342100
79400000
79411000
79413000
79415000
79415200
79416000
79416100
79416200
79430000
79512000
79530000
79821100
79822300
79822500
79933000
79961000
79962000
92100000
92200000
92312211
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Within this Lot, the Agency(s) shall deliver end to end campaign solutions and management to meet the client’s specification. This includes but is not limited to:
- Communications Strategy Development and Consultancy Services
-Concept Development
-Data strategy and management
-Creative & Design
-Campaign Delivery
-Public Relations
-Direct Marketing
-Digital Marketing and Social Media
-Content Creation, Versioning and Distribution.
Agency(s) can through this Lot, provide additional below services. These services are not mandatory for this Lot and Agency(s) will not be excluded from this Lot if they cannot provide these services:
-Partnerships
-Events and Experiential
Agency(s) in this Lot must also have an ability to consider all elements of the communications mix - paid, owned and earned (POEMs).
Agencies are required to provide all the mandatory requirements that specifically relate to lot 1, as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification).
The framework term is 2+1+1. An initial period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further two, 12 month periods at the discretion of CCS.
A framework contract will be awarded to twelve agencies for this Lot.
The maximum number of agencies may increase where 2 or more agencies have tied scores in last position
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
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
Media Strategy and Planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
72212500
79340000
79341100
79341400
79413000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
There are two core overarching service types within this Lot and an Agency can be appointed to provide either of the following:
1. Media Planning - Meeting the media planning requirements of a specific department and developing a media strategy which fits within a joined up
communications strategy
2. Strategic Media Planning - Meeting the media planning requirements related to an overarching strategy or theme that spans across multiple departments and/or multiple campaigns.
Agencies are required to provide all the mandatory requirements that specifically relate to Lot 2, as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
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
Content Versioning and Distribution
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22312000
22315000
22462000
32000000
32353000
73000000
79120000
79121000
79342200
79415000
79530000
79961000
92100000
92111000
92112000
92200000
92211000
92221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The intention of this Lot is to allow Clients to put in place a direct relationship with an Agency who will manage their creative fulfilment requirements and if required, access to a Digital Asset Management Storage system.
Requirements will include but are not limited to translation, transcreation, versioning services, all playout & distribution of assets to media, as well as delivering at pace lower value adding creative tasks and content e.g. social content development and deployment, executing creative optimisation etc.
This does not include the core services that will be delivered by the end to end campaign solutions Agency(s):
- Communications Strategy Development and Consultancy Services
- Concept Development
The agency will need to have the ability to provide a Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform that enables access to all clients and their agency partners. This platform must be fully compliant with UK GDPR and all other relevant data protection legislation and best practises.
The agency is required to provide all the mandatory requirements that specifically relate to lot 3, as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
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
Stock imagery, footage and sound
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22312000
22315000
22462000
32000000
32330000
32353000
42962000
48328000
72212328
72212521
79342200
79961000
92100000
92112000
92200000
92211000
92221000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Agency within this Lot must have the ability to source and/or provide stock imagery, footage and sound for Clients accessing this agreement. This includes managing the rights associated with any materials supplied to the Client.
The Agency will be required to interact with a wide range of stakeholders across the public sector.
Where one provider is unable to provide all services, CCS will accept consortium proposals. Under this agreement, there is a requirement for a lead Agency for contractual purposes. There should not be a premium attached to any proposal involving more than one party and full transparency regarding the cost of account management of the services is required.
The Agency is required to provide all the mandatory requirements that specifically relate to Lot 4, as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Price
/ Weighting:
50
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Events
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
22462000
30213100
30213200
32320000
32321200
32321300
39154000
55520000
64212300
79100000
79342300
79412000
79530000
79822500
79950000
79951000
79952000
79952100
79956000
92621000
92622000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot is for specialist events agencies who are capable of delivering high profile, complex, high value and / or strategically important domestic, international and global events in the UK and / or overseas via all formats.
Agencies will deliver the end to end strategy, development, production, management, delivery and evaluation of events. This may include but is not limited to global summits, major conferences, international trade shows and exhibitions, state visits, ceremonies, experiential and associated engagement
activity.
Agencies are required to provide all the mandatory requirements that specifically relate to Lot 5, as detailed in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 80
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
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:
2021/S 000-003747
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
23red Limited
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DDB UK Limited
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Communications Group Ltd
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FCB Inferno
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ENGINE PARTNERS UK LLP
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Freud Communications Limited
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Havas UK Ltd
Maidstone
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Karmarama Ltd
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MullenLowe London LTD
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M&C Saatchi (UK) Ltd
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Digital Unlimited Group Ltd
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 38
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VMLY&R a division of WPP Brands (UK) Limited
London
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:
: 250 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Four Communications Group Ltd
London
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:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Havas UK Ltd
Maidstone
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:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OMD Group Ltd
London
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:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MediaCom UK Limited
London
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:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mindshare Media UK Ltd
London
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:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 17
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wavemaker Ltd
London
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:
: 15 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tag Europe Limited
London
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:
: 30 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Getty Images (UK) Limited
London
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:
: 10 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Identity Holdings Limited
Hailsham
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:
: 185 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bray Leino Ltd
Barnstaple
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:
: 185 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shelton Fleming Associates Limited
London
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:
: 185 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Dods Group Ltd
London
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:
: 185 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICF Next Ltd
Leeds
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:
: 185 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 28
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
M-integrated solutions
Isleworth
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:
: 185 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
As part of this contract notice the following documents can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dbab392-c8ef-4006-81d5-29e898a7824b
1) Contract notice transparency information for the agreement;
2) Contract notice authorised customer list;
3) Rights reserved for CCS framework.
On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement. Some purchases under this framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations (as defined in Attachment 1 – About the framework within the invitation to tender documentation). In such cases, Call-offs from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and the buyers may, at their discretion, modify the terms of the Framework and any Call-off Contracts to reflect that buyer’s specific needs.
PLEASE NOTE:
All certificates issued prior to 1 April 2020 or before 30 June 2020 on the existing scheme are valid until 30 June 2021. This includes those issued by Accreditation Bodies other than IASME.
On 30 June 2021, any certificate issued under the old scheme will expire.
Refer to https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-faqs for more information.
Registering for access:
This procurement will be managed electronically via the eSourcing suite. This will be the route for sharing all information and communicating with bidders. If you have recently registered on the eSourcing suite for another CCS procurement you can use the same account for this new procurement. If not, you will first need to register your organisation on the portal.
Use the following link for information on how register and use the eSourcing tool: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers
For assistance please contact the eSourcing Help desk operated by email at
eEnablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk or call 0345 410 2222
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Crown Commercial Service
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
UK
Telephone: +44 3450103503
E-mail: supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/10/2021