Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba6-0158-7282-a534-8072ece8bbdc/co0298-communications-and-marketing-framework-2 awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value £6,200,000 Published 22 Mar 2024 Deadline Closed 24 Apr 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Essex County Council are looking to establish a Framework Agreement for Communications and Marketing Services. The Framework will have an initial two year term with options to extend in any number of periods not exceeding an extension period of 2 years in total. The maximum duration of the Framework will not exceed 4 years. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to the communications and marketing team as well as other officers across ECC who may have ad-hoc requirements. The Framework will be divided into ten Lots including: \\r - Lot 1 A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to Web Content Accessibility Guidance (WCAG) 2.2 level AA guidelines \\r - Lot 1 B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines \\r - Lot 1 C: Design - Publications \\r - Lot 1 D: Design - Generic materials \\r - Lot 1 E: Design - Campaign: concept and application \\r - Lot 2 PR Services \\r - Lot 3 Photography \\r - Lot 4 Videography \\r - Lot 5 Media Services \\r - Lot 6 Full Service \\r The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on the 9th September 2024 Additional information: For this tender the Authority will be using the ProContract (aka Due North) eSourcing portal [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) throughout the procurement process, and all communications with Essex County Council relating to this procurement exercise must be via the portal's messaging system. Supplier registration on the portal is free of charge and can be done via: [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com/) The reference and title of this procurement in ProContract is DN698696 CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2. It is recommended that any bidder not already registered on the ProContract eSourcing portal, register at the earliest opportunity. The Council reserves the right to amend timescales for any reason and change the evaluation criteria where necessary for example if there are genuine omissions or mistakes. We also reserve the right to cancel the procurement exercise and/or not to award all or part of a contract. The Council will not be responsible for any costs incurred by bidders in relation to this procurement exercise. Read full description ## CPV classification Advertising and marketing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6aea58f8-062e-40f9-8139-a2109c2dfdc2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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