Canada - NPP-2024-0359 - Notification of Planned Procurement - Creative Services Provider

Description

EfficiencyOne is an independent, non-profit organization, that operates/administers the “Efficiency Nova Scotia” franchise.  We transform the way people use energy, by offering Nova Scotians programs and services that fulfill our mission to help people achieve their energy goals, save money, conserve resources, improve wellbeing, and combat climate change.   NOTIFICATION OF PLANNED PROCUREMENT (NPP-2024-0359) Upcoming RFP for CREATIVE SERVICES AGENCY: SERVICE PROVIDER (RFP 2024-0359)  This NPP is issued to inform industry that EfficiencyOne intends to publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek a Creative Services Agency to support our marketing and communications goals. Ideally the successful Proponent will be strategic and tactical, creative and practical, performance-oriented and budget-focused. EfficiencyOne is looking for qualified proponents with strategic and creative ideas with attention to small details. The successful Proponent should have a base in Nova Scotia and be seasoned in the Nova Scotia market, with a clear understanding of what motivates Nova Scotians’ decision-making and how to positively influence that process.  Previous experience with Creative Services pertaining to energy efficiency is also considered an asset. Services required would include: Strategic Partners: Act as a partner in executing strategic marketing plans that align with goals, enhance brand visibility, and drive customer engagement through targeted and innovative solutions.Media campaigns: inclusive of brief, creative asset development, and transfer of files to vendorDevelopment of new print collateral: inclusive of brief, creative development, transfer of files to the printer.Small production projects: examples could include the rework, modification, reprinting, or reissuance of a previous project's materials. It could also include new simple jobs such as the creation of an email banner, etc.PROCUREMENT PHASES 1. Notice of Planned Procurement (NPP-2024-0359): November 2024 Interested parties should monitor this website https://efficiencyone.bidsandtenders.ca  for updates on the posting of the upcoming RFP.  They may also choose to Create an Account and select EfficiencyOne under “Agency Notifications” to receive updates when EfficiencyOne posts new procurement opportunities (e.g. the upcoming RFP for these services). In addition, please register for this NPP,  just so we ensure you are included in the invitations when the RFP is published. 2. Request For Proposals (RFP-2024-0359):  Early December, 2024 It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on or about December 2, 2024. The posting will appear on this website (https://efficiencyone.bidsandtenders.ca), and include details regarding a Proponent Information Session.  The information session will be held online and is anticipated to occur during the week of December 9, 2024.   Any company wanting to submit a response to the RFP will need to “Create an Account”, which can be done for FREE from the EfficiencyOne bids&tenders™ landing page https://efficiencyone.bidsandtenders.ca. Creating an Account will allow the company to participate in any procurement EfficiencyOne posts to bids&tenders™ at no charge. Should you want more insight and additional information on the Creative Services, please follow the link to a historical RFP Posting: RFP 2021-0249 Creative Services Provider NOTE:   You will need to be logged in to your bids&tenders account to view these documents, andThe scope of work details may not be exactly the same those that will be included in the upcoming RFP. ANTICIPATED RFP SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)The following are the anticipated timelines for the key activities and milestones as related to the upcoming RFP. For each due date or closing date shown in the following table, the deadline is 4:00 pm AT.  Activity / Milestone Date RFP date of issue Monday December 2, 2024 Proponent Information Session Tuesday December 10, 2024 Past Performance Survey’s due:  Safe-guard deadline EfficiencyOne issue summary of survey’s received  Friday January 10, 2025 Monday January 13, 2025 Final deadline Friday January 17, 2025 Question Period Closes Friday January 10, 2025 RFP responses due Friday January 17, 2025 Notice for Interviews (shortlisted Proponents) Tuesday February 4, 2025 Interviews Thursday February 13, 2025 Friday February 14, 2025 Monday February 17, 2025 Anticipated notice that Proponent is moving forward to Pre-Award Clarification Week of February 28, 2025 Pre-Award Clarification & Contracting Phase February – March, 2025 Anticipated Service Delivery Start Date April 1, 2025

Opportunity closing date

02 December 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed