Scottish Enterprise Copywriting Framework

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Customer Copy writing Framework

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Scottish Enterprise plans to award a single supplier framework for Customer copywriting for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further period of one year.

It is envisaged that the Framework agreement will commence on 01 August 2016.

The framework will be focusing on customer communication to business customers in Scotland and overseas encouraging them to work with Scottish Enterprise to improve their business growth.

For background to the customer copywriting for both domestic and international audiences, please see Appendix A within the attached ITT.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=448959.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

b) Delivery Location/Area

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

It is estimated that the total value of this framework commission will be between GBP105,000 and GBP150,000 excluding VAT for the 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year period.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage – Any candidate may submit a tender.

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

P17-0015

4.3

Time Limits

Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
28-06-2016  Time  12:00

Estimated award date
08-08-2016

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Dates and other information contained in this notice are communicated as being indicative only and may be subject to change.

The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any offer.

The contracting authority reserves the right to accept part of one or more offers.

The contracting authority will not be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in or tendering for this contract.

Compliance with all relevant legislation is required during the tendering process and the terms of any resulting contract.

Bidders may be required to attend for interview.

Any contract awarded will be subject to the law of Scotland.

The contracting authority reserves the right to source the services through existing framework agreements.

The contracting authority reserves the right to assign all or part of any contracts resulting from this process.

(SC Ref:448959)

Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:

The Supplier is asked to complete Appendix 5 detailing the community benefits that will be delivered as a result of this contract. Full details of the proposed monitoring process and reporting timescales of the outputs should be supplied.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice

07-06-2016