Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb8-4d52-7060-8e3e-c1a0ffe67b0b/co0298-communications-and-marketing-framework-2-early-market-engagement pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CO0298 Communications and Marketing Framework 2 - Early Market Engagement [Essex County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/essex-county-council) Estimated value £2,500,000 Published 19 Oct 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to commence procurement in January 2024 to establish a new Communications and Marketing Framework, to replace the existing Framework which expires in May 2024. Suppliers appointed to the Framework will deliver services to officers across ECC. It is proposed that the new Framework will have an initial two year term with an option to extend for a further two one year extensions (i.e. 2 years + 1 + 1 year). We are considering dividing the Framework into the following Lots: - Lot 1 A: Design - Digital/Web Design: working to WCAG 2.2 level AA guidelines - Lot 1 B: Design - Branding: Identity and Guidelines - Lot 1 C: Design - Publications - Lot 1 D: Design - Printed materials - Lot 1 E: Design - Campaign: concept development ### Page 4 to 11 - Lot 1 F: Design - Artworking - Lot 2 PR Services - Lot 3 Photography - Lot 4 Videography - Lot 5 Media Services - Lot 6 Full Service This Early Market Engagement Notice has been issued to the open market to obtain expressions of interest and invite interested suppliers to participate in an early market engagement exercise. We are requesting that interested suppliers complete a questionnaire via the following link: [forms.office.com/e/6jMYTma0Jt](https://forms.office.com/e/6jMYTma0Jt) . ECC may organise short follow up calls following review of responses. Additional information: Please note the invitation to tender (ITT) for this project will be carried out via Essex County Council's eSourcing portal, Proactis ProContract. Suppliers will require a registered account to participate in the tender once published. Suppliers are therefore encouraged to register on the portal in good time ahead of the planned ITT publication date in January 2024. Registration is free of charge and gives bidders access to opportunities from several other Local Authority and Public Sector organisations. To register, visit [procontract.due-north.com/Register](https://procontract.due-north.com/Register) The Proactis supplier helpdesk ([proactis.com](https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/)) can help with registration queries. Read full description ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/574aa57e-2a32-458d-8f70-b6c8ad1d99d7) 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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