Marketing Framework Agreement – Greater Manchester
Lot 1: Print management; Lot 2: Creative design.
United Kingdom-Eccles: Marketing services
2020/S 248-619095
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Postal address: 52 Regent Street
Town: Eccles
NUTS code: UK UNITED KINGDOM
Postal code: M30 0BP
Country: United Kingdom
Contact person: The Procurement Team
E-mail: tenders@forhousing.co.uk
Telephone: +44 1616057606
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.forhousing.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: www.forhousing.co.uk
I.2)Information about joint procurement
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Marketing Framework Agreement
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
ForHousing is procuring a framework agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to suppliers within the Framework for the provision of a range of print management, marketing and creative design services.
The framework agreement is being divided into two lots as follows:
Lot 1: Print management;
Lot 2: Creative design.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots:
Lot 1: Print management;
Lot 2: Creative design.
Other entities which are entitled to call off under the lots of the framework. Bidders should note that, under the terms of the framework agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call off with framework suppliers.
II.2.1)Title:
Print Management
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
This lot of the framework agreement is for the provision of print management services.
Under this lot of the framework agreement the following entities will have the option to call off contracts as and when services are required:
(i) ForHousing and any entity within the ForViva group from time to time, which currently includes Liberty;
(ii) any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iii) other social housing providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). ‘Social Housing Provider’ for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current social housing providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing Such social housing providers will only be entitled to call off under the framework agreement if ForHousing consents.
ForHousing intends to appoint no more than six suppliers to this lot of the framework agreement following this procurement process, subject to a receipt of a sufficient number of complete and compliant bids.
Once the framework agreement has been set up, ForHousing intends to award a contract to the supplier whose bid for a place on this lot of the framework scored the highest following the evaluation of bids in accordance with section 8 of the ITT (the ‘ForHousing Print Management Contract’). (Note that this represents ForHousing’s current intention with respect to the award of the ForHousing Print Management Contract. As an alternative, ForHousing reserves the right to hold a mini competition amongst the framework suppliers appointed to this lot to determine who to award the contract to, if it considers it appropriate to do so.).
For further details of the scope of the ForHousing Print Management Contract and the services to be carried out under it please refer to the specification attached at Part 1 of Appendix 4 of the ITT.
It is envisaged that the ForHousing Print Management Contract will last for a period of 4 years, subject to the rights of termination contained in the contract.
The estimated value of the ForHousing Print Management Contract over its 4-year term is approximately GBP 658 432.00 (ex VAT).
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the contract.
The authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.
II.2.1)Title:
Creative Design
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Under this lot of the framework agreement the following entities will have the option to call off contracts as and when services are required:
(i) ForHousing and any entity within the ForViva group from time to time, which currently includes Liberty;
(ii) any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iii) other social housing providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). ‘Social Housing Provider’ for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current social housing providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing Such social housing providers will only be entitled to call off under the framework agreement if ForHousing consents.
ForHousing intends to appoint no more than six suppliers to this lot of the framework agreement following this procurement process, subject to a receipt of a sufficient number of complete and compliant bids.
Once the framework agreement has been set up, ForHousing intends to award a contract to the supplier whose bid for a place on this lot of the framework scored the highest following the evaluation of bids in accordance with section 8 of the ITT (the ‘ForHousing Creative Design Contract’). (Note that this represents ForHousing’s current intention with respect to the award of the ForHousing Creative Design Contract. As an alternative, ForHousing reserves the right to hold a mini competition amongst the framework suppliers appointed to this lot to determine who to award the contract to, if it considers it appropriate to do so.).
For further details of the scope of the ForHousing Creative Design Contract and the services to be carried out under it please refer to the specifications attached at Part 2 of Appendix 4 of the ITT.
It is envisaged that the ForHousing Creative Design Contract will last for a period of 4 years, subject to the rights of termination contained in the Contract.
The estimated value of the ForHousing Creative Design Contract, over its 4-year term is approximately GBP 635 068.00 (ex VAT).
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.6)Estimated value
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
II.2.14)Additional information
The authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the contract.
The authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.1)Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
As set out in the tender documentation.
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
As set out in the tender documentation.
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
As set out in the tender documentation.
III.2.2)Contract performance conditions:
As set out in the tender documentation.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.3)Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Eccles.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.3)Additional information:
The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on https://www.delta-esourcing.com If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on 08452707050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Please note that the estimated value of the framework agreement as set out in this Notice is based on ForHousing’s anticipated requirements only. Accordingly, the actual value of the framework agreement may be higher than that stated in this notice depending on the number of other entities that decide to access and award contracts under the framework agreement.
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Go reference: GO-20201216-PRO-17518950
VI.4.1)Review body
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.4.2)Body responsible for mediation procedures
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.4.4)Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Town: London
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: