Framework Agreement for Media Services

A Tender Notice
by SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£2M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
29 Jan 2021
Delivery
To 08 Mar 2025 (est.)
Deadline
08 Mar 2021 14:00

Concepts

Location

Edinburgh

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

This Framework Agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Framework Public Bodies throughout Scotland

Lot Division

1 Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 1
  • Value: £2M

The framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement will be for a period of 4 years. The contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 1 services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: - Print Media Coverage Service - Broadcast Coverage Service - Online Coverage Service - Social Media Service - Analytics Evaluation Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating framework public bodies. All Public Sector Bodies must receive a consistently high level of service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality, and user satisfaction.

2 Framework Agreement for Media Services - Lot 2
  • Value: £400K

The framework agreement is for the provision of Media Services to Public Sector Bodies throughout Scotland. The agreement will be for a period of 4 years. The contractor must be able to provide the full range of Lot 2 services as detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to Public Sector Bodies on a cost effective and best value basis. These include: - News Distribution and Online Newsroom Service - Enquiry Management Service The contractor must provide comprehensive management information at all stages throughout the process and to all participating Public Sector Bodies. All framework public bodies must receive a consistently high level of service, irrespective of geographical location. A degree of flexibility is required in the service delivery. The contractor will be expected to provide resources, processes and systems that deliver continuous improvement and which demonstrate that best value is being achieved for all organisations. Improvements delivered may include but are not limited to; reduction in whole-life costs, quality, and user satisfaction.

Renewal Options

The Framework will be placed for a 4 year period and may be subject to renewal at the end of the 4 year period.

Award Criteria

Quality Weighting 60.0
PRICE 40.0

CPV Codes

  • 79416000 - Public relations services
  • 79310000 - Market research services
  • 72310000 - Data-processing services
  • 72416000 - Application service providers
  • 79330000 - Statistical services
  • 92400000 - News-agency services
  • 92200000 - Radio and television services
  • 72414000 - Web search engine providers

Indicators

  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The framework agreement will be available for use by the Scottish Ministers (including Agencies), Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies, offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices, cross-border public authorities within the meaning of section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scotland Office, the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body, councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994, bodies registered as social landlords under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, Scottish health boards or special health boards, Student Loans Company Limited, the Commissioner of Northern Lighthouse operating as the Northern Lighthouse Board, Scottish Futures Trust, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Business Stream Ltd, the Business Gateway National Unit at the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, further or higher education institutions being fundable bodies within the meaning of section 6 of the further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament, any association of or formed by one or more of the foregoing, bodies financed wholly or mainly by one or more of the foregoing, bodies subject to management supervision by one or more of the foregoing and bodies more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, being appointed by one or more of the foregoing. In addition to the contracting authorities listed, the framework agreement will be available to charities entered on the Scottish Charity Register and voluntary organisations entered on the Membership Database of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. Information about agencies of the Scottish Ministers, Scottish Non-Departmental Public Bodies and offices in the Scottish Administration which are not ministerial offices are listed at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Government/public-bodies/about/Bodies Overview of the governance structure of public procurement for Scotland, including the Public Procurement Group. https://www.gov.scot/publications/public-procurement-governance/ Award criteria questions can found in the ITT together with the weightings. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 14063. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: The Contractor will be required, where practical, to: - Consider relevant opportunities for community benefits; - Consider opportunities for the involvement of SMEs and/or third sector organisations in delivery of this Framework; - Provide assurance regarding workforce matters. This may include schemes such as: - Providing training opportunities and support to achieve qualifications; - Supporting local communities e.g. sponsorship of local clubs etc.; - Using social enterprises to support delivery of services. (SC Ref:617438)

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