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 vendor
• Development 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, and
• The 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.