Tender

Creative Design Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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22 Mar 2018 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently seeking bids for its Creative Design Services project, classified under project-management services and specialty design services. This open tender, reference PROC JG ITT/901, aims to engage multiple suppliers across four lots, including creative concepts, general design and typesetting, freelance design, and fundraising direct marketing. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 12:00 noon on 27th April 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2018 and concluding on 31st August 2020. This opportunity is located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, and has a total estimated contract value of £4,400,000, with a minimum budget of £3,000,000.

This tender provides a valuable avenue for businesses in the creative design sector to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a prestigious institution. Companies specialising in design services, particularly those adept at managing flexible workflows and delivering high-quality outputs, will find this opportunity appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the University aims to maintain competitive pricing and improve service quality through collaborative partnerships. Successful bidders will be able to significantly enhance their visibility and reputation within the educational sector while contributing to the University’s mission of providing exceptional services and experiences to students and stakeholders.

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Notice Title

Creative Design Services

Notice Description

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering university providing an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience for our 45,000 students. Consistently targeted by leading graduate employers for our talented and well-rounded graduates. We deliver world-leading research that transforms lives, improves societies, and shapes the future. Ranked eighth in the UK for research power, with 97% of our research recognised internationally (REF 2014), and with a research portfolio worth ?600m. We are consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities (QS), a pioneer in global education, with award-winning campuses and unrivalled facilities in both the UK and Asia. In order to enhance the reputation and recruitment activity, the need for a high standard of design work and excellent value for money is paramount. The University wishes to contract with multiple suppliers over four (4) Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Creative concepts Lot 2 - General design and typesetting Lot 3 - Freelance design Lot 4 - Fundraising direct marketing For the agreement to be considered to be successful it should: o Deliver an improved level of service and quality to end-users with utmost flexibility during peak periods o Achieve ongoing value for money and competitive pricing throughout the duration of the agreement o Maintain the integrity of the University's brand guidelines and consistent speed and quality of output o Maintain consistent standard of service via SLAs and KPIs o Seek to generate savings and process efficiencies o Increase internal customer satisfaction Additional information: For the provision of Creative Design Services, Tender ref: PROC JG ITT/901 You are required to return your submission using the University of Nottingham's e-Tendering web site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Bids must be submitted no later than: 12:00 noon 27th April 2018 To return using the web site you need to: LOG IN click on MY TENDERS then VIEW DOCUMENTS Follow the instructions on this page All correspondence relating to this project should be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site, contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 Contact at the University of Nottingham for this tender are: Procurement contact: Julie Greenfield / Denise China Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Possible EU Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79930000 - Specialty design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RD
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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