Basic Information

Reference Number

0000270689

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

RFSQ - Request for Supplier Qualifications - Prequalifications (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202417010

Title

Media Planning and Buying Services

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C100754

Agreement Type

Open Bidding (OB)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Purchase Type

Duration: 3 years

DescriptionA - Previous Amendment

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 RFSQ for Media Planning and Buying Services
The intent of the RFSQ is to select Suppliers for media planning and buying to provide strategic planning, buying, monitoring and reporting of multi-channel media for each of the following categories:
•             CATEGORY 1 – Media Planning & Buying (Full Service)
•             CATEGORY 2 - Digital Media Planning & Buying
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 Monday, July 08, 2024 (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 is 3 years

PREQUALIFICATION
The maximum number of Qualifier Suppliers on the QSL is
Category 1 – 4
Category 2 - 2

EVALUATION CRITERIA
The University will base its selection of qualified suppliers on the following criteria:

EVALUATION CRITERIA                                                WEIGHT
Experience & Qualifications 10
Team Resources                                                                10
Media Strategy -Planning & Buying 25
Project Examples 20
Reporting & Communications 10
Client Services & Support 10
Financial Submissions                                                        15
Total                                                                                 100
Presentation/Demonstration (Optional) 10

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.
Suppliers should also note that only suppliers prequalified will receive further notices of procurement related to the subsequent procurement process.

Dates

Publication

2024/05/22 06:23:09 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2024/06/13 02:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing DateA - Latest Amendment

2024/07/15 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Candida Charles

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candida.charles@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Each Proponent is required to submit its Proposal on Bonfire at the following link: https://utoronto.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/80320

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