Award

Graphic design for the Explore toolkit

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

09 Sep 2024 at 07:48

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Jun 2024 at 07:39

Tender Notice
Tender

25 Jun 2024 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for graphic design services related to the Explore toolkit. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of design consultancy services, utilised an open procedure method and targeted works. The tender was published on 25th June 2024, and the contract period spanned from 22nd July 2024 to 31st August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £5,034 excluding VAT, was given to Whistlejacket London Ltd, a company based in London. The initial Request for Quotation (RFQ) was to be submitted by 8th July 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which were considered suitable for this procurement. The contract involved using and developing icons and embedding an existing colour palette, requiring businesses with strong expertise in these areas. Such opportunities can drive business growth by allowing companies to showcase their capabilities to a prominent purchaser like Natural England, potentially leading to further contracts and an enhanced reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphic design for the Explore toolkit

Notice Description

Based on existing design work from a related NE project, we are now looking for a graphic designer to deliver work across the Explore components. This will include using existing icons, developing new icons and embedding the existing colour palette. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Jennifer.scott1@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 08/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Jennifer.scott1@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e2bd01-c376-4eb5-9eda-3055ea1f8c1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,034 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHISTLEJACKET LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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