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20 Oct 2017 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Keele University, located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, has awarded a Framework Agreement for Marketing and Events Support for its ERDF Funded Programmes. This tender, initiated on October 10, 2017, and expected to conclude by October 10, 2021, encompasses a total budget of £200,000 to provide various services across five distinct lots. The procurement process adopted was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on June 8, 2017. The framework includes specific tasks such as branding, marketing collateral production, event organisation, photography, and videography services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and event management, as Keele University seeks multiple providers for different service lots. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in branding, production of marketing materials, event planning, and multimedia services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope allows for organisations and consortia to collaborate, increasing potential for small to medium-sized enterprises and larger companies to engage with university-level projects that could contribute to business growth and enhanced visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes - AWARD

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for Marketing and Events Support for Keele University's ERDF Funded Projects. These currently include the approved projects of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND); the Keele Research & Innovation Support Programme (KRISP); the Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership (MCIL); and Business Bridge; which collectively form part of the New Keele Deal. Additional projects subject to ERDF funding approval may also be included under this framework within the stated estimated framework value. The Framework Agreement is divided into five lots covering specific goods/services and the University envisage appointing up to three Service Providers in each lot although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. Whilst the Framework Agreement has a budget of PS200,000 no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. Lot 1 - Branding and Design Services Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to design and develop a distinct brand identity for the four projects (SEND, KRISP, MCIL, Business Bridge) individually and for the programme (New Keele Deal) as a whole. Additional projects subject to ERDF approval may also be included under this framework within the stated estimated framework value. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 2 - Marketing Collateral, Gifts and Stationery Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with the Branding and Design Service Providers (appointed under Lot 1), project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to produce a range of direct hard copy marketing collateral, corporate gifts and stationery items. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 3 - Event Organisation Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to manage the organisation of a range of events. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 4 - Photography and Videography Services Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to provide videography and photography services. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 5 - Di...

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1648e208-e55c-460c-be8a-368cb7fd06d5
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/631f0997-5c22-4799-a306-bd9ca17c2418
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

15842100 - Chocolate

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22310000 - Postcards

22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips

22815000 - Notebooks

22852000 - Folders

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199710 - Printed envelopes

30199730 - Business cards

30199740 - Compliment slips

30199792 - Calendars

34722100 - Balloons

39292500 - Rulers

39298700 - Trophies

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79952000 - Event services

79961350 - Studio photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2017 - 10 Oct 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Keele University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

Autograph Event Solutions Ltd

Clarke Associates UK Limited

Dumb Ltd

Extended Services and Projects Ltd

Glasgows

Inspired Film and Video Ltd

KC Jones conference&events Limited

Kenyons

Michon Ltd

RH Advertising

Stone's Throw LTD

Thrive Creative

Yes Direct Marketing T/A Yes Agency

Further Information

Notice Documents

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