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8. The RFP has not been filed, registered or approved in any jurisdiction. An Interested Agency that is resident in a jurisdiction outside of Maldives should inform itself and observe all legal obligations with respect to the RFP.
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Part 1: Background to Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation . 4 1.1 Company Overview ....4 1.2 Business Objectives and Functions 4 1.3 Focus Area Marketing and PR for the Government of Maldives 4
Part 8: The Winning Agency... 15 8.1 Selection of Winning Agency. 15 8.2 Signing of Contract 15 8.3 Termination of Project 15
b) Proposal 2 Pension Benefit Announcement Campaign Please propose a media plan for the Social Protection Plan ministry for a pension benefit announcement campaign, using any format and media to maximise audience coverage and frequency with-in The Maldives. Market: Population of the Maldives Timing: Tactical plan one burst for maximum coverage Target Audience: Primary = Adults of pension age; Secondary = All Adults Marketing Objective: Explain that the government is delivering on its pledges as promised. Advertising Objective: Persuade primary target audience to procure the services of their pension entitlement Budget: US $50,000
c) Proposal 3 Promoting Awareness of Recent Housing Projects and Investment Successes Please propose a media plan for the Housing Ministry promoting awareness of recent housing projects and investment successes, using any format and media to maximise audience coverage and frequency with-in The Maldives. Market: Population of the Maldives Timing: Tactical plan one burst for maximum coverage Target Audience: B, C1, C2, D (lower to mid-market) Market Audience: Resolve the housing crisis as per government pledge Advertising Objective: Celebrate the achievement and investment to date for the individual and the country you can plan to move into the new home Budget: US $50,000
Please propose a media plan for the Ministry of Transport promoting the recent ferry networks provincially in the atolls, using any format and media to maximise audience coverage and frequency with-in The Maldives. Market: Population of the Maldives Timing: Tactical plan one burst for maximum coverage Target Audience: All adults that live in the atolls Marketing Objective: Communicate to the public the progress from the government for improved logistics and mobility for all (businesses and general public) Advertising Objective: Increase the use and future demand of the new ferry services Budget: US $70,000
e) Proposal 5 - Promoting the Recent Successes of the Handling of the Countrys Economy and Finances Please propose a media plan for the Ministry of Finance to communicate the recent successes of the handling of the countrys economy and finances using any format and media to maximise audience coverage and frequency with-in The Maldives. Market: Population of the Maldives Timing: Tactical plan one burst for maximum coverage Target Audience: Population of the Maldives
Marketing Objective: Let the population know that the government fiscal policy (ie the deficit, inflation etc) is working and they are competent and on course for recovery Advertising Objective: The reassurance that the fiscal policy of the economy is better than before and in safe strong hands Budget: US $35,000
f) Proposal 6 Promoting Governments Overall Success since coming to Office Please propose a media plan with your rates for the Government and their overall generic success since coming to office using any advertising format. In addition to this, please include any sponsorship and PR initiatives, events & stunts etc. Originality of ideas and concept is fundamental. Market: The Maldives population Timing: Tactical plan one burst for maximum coverage Target Audience: Population of the Maldives Marketing Objective: Communicate the excellent job the government are doing and the recent improvements. Advertising Objective: Improve the popularity with the public and explain the good intentions and integrity of this government. Budget: US $60,000
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b) Staffs Structure: How many full-time staff do you employ? What is the structure of your media planning and buying team and your creative team? Please summarise their relevant experience and achievements to this pitch? Please indicate who will handle our account on a day to day level i.e. will we get attention from partners and top level staff or less experienced employees? State your office location(s) that will be working on our business.
c) Relevant Experience: Please justify and demonstrate your companys experience and successes within the government sector and any history you may have had with a previous client targeting the whole of Maldives. Accountability and proof in terms of increased business and or brand awareness will be beneficial to you in this application.
d) Relevant Experience in Our Choice of Medium: Please demonstrate and justify your expertise in the medium of choice. Tourism will specifically need outstanding media planning and buying in press and all formats of outdoor as this is our anticipated core strategy for 2011.
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e) Client Knowledge: Do you have expertise and knowledge of our business and the recent political and economical history of The Maldives? Please demonstrate that you understand our competitive positioning as a country determined to grow its business and trade internationally?
f) Other Interests/Time Allocation: For the senior level of staff and our day to day contact(s); please declare other business interests and activities you have out-side this advertising brief and your role at your advertising agency? If there are any other activities, please state your involvement and time allocation to these projects and the proportionate time you will spend managing them compared to our interests and needs?
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b) Requirements for Submission of Proposal: Interested Parties should submit their proposals in writing to: Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) 4th Floor, Velaanaage, Ameerahmed Magu, Male, Republic of Maldives.
c) Date of Closure for Receipt of Proposals: The Date of Closure for submission of proposals is 23rd November 2010, 1400 HRS Maldivian Standard Time, which is GMT + 5 hours)
d) Opening of Proposals: The opening of the proposals will take place immediately after the closing time for the receipt of Proposals on the Date of Closure and details are as follows: o Date: 23rd November 2010
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o Time: 1405 o Location: Maldives Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB), 4th Floor Velaanaage, Ameerahmed Magu, Male City, Republic of Maldives. e) Examination of Responsiveness and Compliance of the Proposals: The proposals are examined by an independent panel of 5 (five) of members known as the Evaluation Panel to see that the proposals are substantially responsive to the objectives of the transaction and in compliance with the procedures, terms and conditions and requirement. If a proposal is not substantially responsive or compliant, the entire proposal is eliminated and no opportunity is given to remedy a defect that makes the proposal nonresponsive.
f) Evaluation of Proposals: After examination for compliance, those proposals that are substantially responsive and in compliance are evaluated. The evaluation is designed to establish the credibility of the proposal. It will be conducted on the basis of the criteria and weightings set out in the RFP.
g) Disqualification: If, at any time in the proposal process, the Evaluation Panel concludes that there is a breach of the procedures, terms and conditions and requirements set out in this RFP, you or your proposal may be disqualified for that reason.
h) Informing of Eligibility to Pitch via Presentation: After evaluation of the proposals MMPRC will invite selected Interested Agencies that pass the evaluation criteria to give a presentation. The selected Interested Agencies will give their presentation from 25th to 29th November 2010 at MTPB. Details of the presentation: o Gives the selected Interested Agencies opportunity to present their final pitch; o Duration of presentation will be maximum 1 hour half an hour for Interested Agencies to present and remaining time for questions and answers.
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Once the Winning Agency is notified that their proposal has been accepted, MMPRC will send the Winning Agency the Form of Agreement provided in the bidding documents, incorporating all agreements between the parties. Within 14 days of receipt of the Form of Agreement, the Winning Agency shall sign the Form and return it to MMPRC.
8.3 Termination of Project Both MMPRC and the Winning Agency have the right to terminate the project after complying with the requirement of the Termination Notice. The party wishing to terminate the project must provide a Termination Notice to the other party 6 (six) weeks prior to termination being effective and must set out: underlying reasons for termination; calculations of any compensation payable; and any other relevant information.
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