Notice of Intended Procurement
NAME OF PROCURING ENTITY
The Governing Council of the University of Toronto (the “University”)
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTRACT PERSON COORDINATES
Candida Charles
215 Huron Street, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5S 1A2
candida.charles@utoronto.ca
PROCUREMENT DOCUMENTS
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
Note that obtaining access to the procurement documents will require prospective suppliers to register and pay a registration fee. Pricing and Payment Terms are available on the MERX website.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT
The University is conducting an RFP for Media Agency – School Of Continuing Studies
The intent of the RFP is to select a Supplier to provide strategic advice and media buying services for the School of Continuing Studies. This includes strategic advice prior to execution, media negotiation, execution, optimization, billing and reporting. The creative strategy and vision for SCS will be developed by a creative marketing supplier, already engaged with the School.
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation. An electronic auction is not anticipated.
ADDRESS AND FINAL DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
Submissions must be submitted electronically at https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/ on or before Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (2:00 PM local time). The submissions will not be opened publicly.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
Not Applicable
APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s):
- The Canadian Free Trade Agreement, Chapter Five
- The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, Chapter 19
- The Ontario-Quebec Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Chapter 9
CONTRACT DETAILS
Term Three (3) years with the option to renew for a two year period for a total of five (5) years.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA WEIGHT
Experience & Qualification 20
Client Services 15
Media Buying Services 30
Financial Submission 35
Total 100
NOTES
Suppliers should note that information contained within this notice is subject to change. Suppliers are encouraged to obtain the procurement documents which contain the most current information. If there is a conflict between the procurement documents and this notice, the procurement documents will take precedence.
