Tender

659 - Design Services 2

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

25 Jul 2022 at 15:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently seeking to establish a Design Services Framework and has published a tender titled "659 - Design Services 2". This procurement, classified primarily under services related to printing, aims to appoint three suppliers who will collaborate with the university’s in-house designers to deliver a wide array of design services over the contract period. The tender is being conducted under a restrictive procedure, with an end date for submissions set for 24th August 2022, and the contract period commencing on 1st November 2022 and lasting until 31st October 2025. The procurement process focuses on suppliers located in the United Kingdom and includes a minimum contract value of £630,000, rising to a total value of £800,000.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer design consultancy and graphic design services, particularly those experienced in working within corporate guidelines. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base by establishing a long-term partnership with Aston University, alongside potential collaboration with other approved print suppliers. This framework opens up possibilities for delivering diverse design projects each year as specified in the university's "Design Project Range" document.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

659 - Design Services 2

Notice Description

Aston University is seeking to appoint 3 Suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The document 'Design Project Range' represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The University has two in-house designers and currently outsources design requirements. Design suppliers will be expected to work with the in-house designers and the approved print suppliers where appropriate. Design suppliers must always follow Aston University's corporate guidelines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c491aa9-5f0a-42c1-8366-27d088c0cd0e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cdc641-2d1a-469f-b3e9-817a770ee2e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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