Financial Services Compensation Scheme is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
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Title: | Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | Financial Services Compensation Scheme |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Negotiated |
Short Description: | The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is looking to procure a big-thinking, strategic single partner to help define and deliver our public relations, public affairs and stakeholder relationship strategy. The strategy will transform the way we communicate with our external audiences, building both awareness and advocacy and driving the right outcomes for all audiences. Our audiences include (but are not necessarily limited to) consumers, authorised financial services firms, consumer organisations, the media, trade bodies, regulators, MPs and government bodies, as well as FSCS’s international counterparts. |
Published: | 05/02/2021 20:15 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7QU, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2073758197, Email: Procurement@fscs.org.uk
Contact: Jean Mutudza
Main Address: www.fscs.org.uk
NUTS Code: UKI4
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Public-relations-services./5VD28F73XX
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: Public Relations, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations
Reference Number: FSCS371.2
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79416000 - Public relations services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is looking to procure a big-thinking, strategic single partner to help define and deliver our public relations, public affairs and stakeholder relationship strategy. The strategy will transform the way we communicate with our external audiences, building both awareness and advocacy and driving the right outcomes for all audiences.
Our audiences include (but are not necessarily limited to) consumers, authorised financial services firms, consumer organisations, the media, trade bodies, regulators, MPs and government bodies, as well as FSCS’s international counterparts.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79416200 - Public relations consultancy services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKI4 Inner London – East
II.2.4) Description of procurement: The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is looking to procure a big-thinking, strategic single partner to help define and deliver our public relations, public affairs and stakeholder relationship strategy. The strategy will transform the way we communicate with our external audiences, building both awareness and advocacy and driving the right outcomes for all audiences.
The procurement of a partner to help us transform our external communications is critical to the success of our strategy. You can find out more about our strategy visiting - https://www.fscs.org.uk/about-us/mission-and-strategy:
The services we are seeking to procure include (but are not limited to):
The usual
• public relations.
• public affairs.
• stakeholder management.
• legal and policy counsel and advice.
• social and media monitoring and management.
• events.
• crisis management communications.
• campaigns.
• corporate communications, content, positioning and storytelling.
• executive profile raising.
• media training and support.
• measurement.
Transformation
• work with us to create a strategic roadmap, built on research and insights, that transforms the way we engage and communicate with key audiences.
• help us put in place structure, processes and measurements that help deliver the roadmap – including doing some of the work where needed or agreed.
• work with us our other agencies, to successfully deliver integrated / aligned communications and campaigns.
• be ready to step in and get involved when things get tough (we are a small organisation).
• help us define measurements of success, so we know we are doing a great job.
• become a part of our amazing team, to define and deliver the best outcomes for all our audiences...and have some fun along the way.
You may also have some unique services that you think could help us – we are open to all ideas and suggestions to meet our strategic objectives.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The initial term, during which the Services shall be delivered in full, is for a period of 3 years. There will be an option for FSCS to extend the contract on up to 2 years occasions for a maximum duration of 12 months on each of those occasions, therefore making the Term a potential total term of 5 years.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Please see Tender documents
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description NEGOTIATED
IV.1.1) Type of procedure:
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.4) Information about reduction of the number of solutions or tenders during negotiation or dialogue: Yes.
IV.1.5) Information about negotiation: No.
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 184 - 445406
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 08/03/2021 Time: 14:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 24/03/2021
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 6
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 5 years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Public-relations-services./5VD28F73XX
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5VD28F73XX
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand, London, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2073758197, Email: procurement@fscs.org.uk
Internet address: www.fscs.org.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand, London, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2073758197, Email: procurement@fscs.org.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7QU, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2073758197, Email: procurement@fscs.org.uk
Internet address: www.fscs.org.uk
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 05/02/2021
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