Find a TenderClosed
Published 30 Oct 2024, 14:09 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Advertising and Sponsorship Partner

Official notice

Authority: Cardiff Council (Local council)

4 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Budget not disclosedValue not published
Submissions closed 22 Nov 2024
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets, over the last two contract terms have generated a significant annual income. The asset types include roundabouts, street furniture, lampposts and mobile assets. This non digital advertising and sponsorship tender seeks to maximise this opportunity this by the procurement of agents who will generate an increased and sustainable annual income stream going forward.

The City of Cardiff Council (CCC) is nearing the end of the current term of the successful Advertising and Sponsorship contract with Market leaders. We are now in the position to offer a new contract opportunity to assist CCC to exploit its corporate assets to generate sustainable maximised income so that revenue can be used to support corporate activities through sponsorship and advertising activities. The overall contract will be awarded for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (subject to annual review).

CPV: Advertising management services · Advertising services

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Roundabouts and VergesRenewal

The Council is seeking to appoint a partner agent who will act on its behalf to maximise new and existing sponsorship income through advertising on its asset portfolio of Roundabouts and verges. This initiative will also give local business the opportunity to advertise in prime locations around the city. Traffic flow information and very high footfall pedestrian areas, Cardiff can offer advertisers exposure across its road network to be seen by road users and pedestrians alike.

The current supplier owns all installed signage in-situ. Any new supplier will need to supply and install their own signage at their cost.

The following specification sets out the scope, the asset types and a detailed list of defined asset locations. Detailed requirements are also fully explained, together with performance criteria, constraints and contract management stipulations.

Delivery: Wales
Extensions: option to extend for 2 years (subject to annual review)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Lamp Posts Outside City CentreRenewal

The Council is seeking to appoint a partner agent who will act on its behalf to maximise new and existing sponsorship income through advertising on its asset portfolio of approximately 2000 Lampposts columns. This initiative will also give local business the opportunity to advertise in prime locations around the city. Traffic flow information and very high footfall pedestrian areas, Cardiff can offer advertisers exposure across its road network to be seen by road users and pedestrians alike.

Delivery: Wales
Extensions: option to extend for 2 years (subject to annual review)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3City Centre Lamp Posts & Bench EndsRenewal

The Council is seeking to appoint a partner agent who will act on its behalf to maximise new and existing sponsorship income through advertising on its asset portfolio within the City Centre. This initiative will also give all businesses and high-profile events the opportunity to build their brand or raise awareness of their business, event or promotional activity to the visitors, commuters and residents of Cardiff, contributing to an annual footfall 40 million per year and a GBP 1.2billion daytime economy and exposure across its road network to be seen by road users. and pedestrians alike.

Delivery: Wales
Extensions: option to extend for 2 years (subject to annual review)Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Promotional Activation SitesRenewal

The Council is seeking to appoint a partner agent who will act on its behalf to maximise new and existing sponsorship income through advertising on its asset portfolio within the City Centre. This initiative will also give all businesses and high-profile events the opportunity to build their brand or raise awareness of their business, event or promotional activity to the visitors, commuters and residents of Cardiff, contributing to an annual footfall 40 million per year and a GBP 1.2billion daytime economy.

Delivery: Wales
Extensions: option to extend for 2 years (subject to annual review)Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
i

How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 65%Social value: 5%
Published award criteria (3)
  • Quality: 30
  • Social Value: 5
  • Price: 65
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 65 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6.5 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
30 Oct 2024, 14:09 GMT
Last source update
30 Oct 2024, 14:09 GMT
Award evaluation window
22 Nov 2024 – …
Authority reference
ERFX1008540
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-035181
Classification (CPV)
Advertising management servicesAdvertising services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b29a Find a Tender

Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=145516. (WA Ref:145516) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
22 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
22 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

30 Oct 2024 → 22 Nov 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    30 Oct 2024, 14:09 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    22 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    22 Nov 2024, 12:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cardiff Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4UWContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria