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Published 11 Apr 2024, 16:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

ForHousing Marketing Framework Agreement

Official notice

Authority: ForHousing Ltd (Public body)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesRestricted procedureMax 3 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£518,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 13 May 2024
Lots 3max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

ForHousing is procuring a Framework Agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to suppliers within the Framework for the provision of a range of print management, marketing, creative design, website design and digital support services.

The Framework Agreement is being divided into 3 Lots as follows:

Lot 1 – Print Management

Lot 2 – Creative Design

Lot 3 - Website & Digital Support Service

CPV: Design consultancy services · Design support services · Digital printing services · Graphic design services · Marketing services · Printing and delivery services · Printing services · Services related to printing · World wide web (www) site design services

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · all with a published value · win at most 3 of them · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Print ManagementPublished value£255,000

This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of print management services.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework providers as and when services are required:

(i)ForHousing and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited and ForLiving Limited;

(ii)Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;

(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents

Bidders should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework providers.

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, bidders should note that individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.

The value of the Print Management contracts that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £255,000.

Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Second stage: 5–10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Creative DesignPublished value£75,000

This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of creative design services.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework providers as and when services are required:

(i)ForHousing and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited and ForLiving Limited;

(ii)Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;

(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents

Bidders should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework providers.

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, bidders should note that individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.

The value of the Creative Design contracts that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £75,000.

Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Second stage: 5–10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Website & Digital Support ServicesPublished value£188,000

Description of procurement: This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of website design and digital support services.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework providers as and when services are required:

(i)ForHousing and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited and ForLiving Limited;

(ii)Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;

(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting www.gov.uk/government/publicati… ↗ . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents

Bidders should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework providers.

The Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, bidders should note that individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.

The value of the Website & Digital contracts that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £188,000.

Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Second stage: 5–10 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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

Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.

Lot distribution rule: The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots: Lot 1 – Print Management, Lot 2 – Creative Design, Lot 3 - Website & Digital Support Services.
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    As set out in the tender

  • Economic & financial standing

    As set out in the tender

What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
  • “ForHousing Marketing Framework Agreement” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
Restricted 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
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
11 Apr 2024, 16:05 BST
Last source update
11 Apr 2024, 16:05 BST
Authority reference
MarketingFW/Apr24/HC
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-011838
Classification (CPV)
Design consultancy servicesDesign support servicesDigital printing servicesGraphic design servicesMarketing servicesPrinting and delivery servicesPrinting servicesServices related to printingWorld wide web (www) site design services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-045187 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

As set out in the tender

Publisher note: ForHousing reserves the right to cancel all or part of the procurement process at any time and to not award all or any part of the Framework Agreement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Eccles:-Marketing-services./63AX6W8TMD To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63AX6W8TMD GO Reference: GO-2024411-PRO-25741665

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Appointment period ends
13 May 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

11 Apr 2024 → 3 Jun 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    11 Apr 2024, 16:05 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    13 May 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    3 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

ForHousing Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyBody governed by public lawHousing and community amenities 52 Regent Street, Eccles, UK, M30 0BPContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Royal Courts of Justice in the StrandMediation bodyReview bodyReview contact point London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.