Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Creative Services

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 17:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

28 Jan 2025 at 11:40

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is planning a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Creative Services, including Photography, Videography, and related services. This opportunity is intended to begin in May 2025 and run until April 2029 with an annual review each year. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage. The budget for 2024/2025 is set at £30,000 with an overall estimated value of £60,000 during the contract period. The services will be primarily delivered within Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement will follow an open procedure above the threshold, with a future notice date scheduled for 1st April 2025. Businesses should note that the DPS may be divided into eight indicative lots covering various aspects of creative services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a long-term partnership with a prestigious educational institution. Businesses specialising in photography, videography, editing and postproduction services, as well as copywriting for media, will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The open and competitive nature of the procurement process provides an accessible platform for diverse businesses to demonstrate their expertise and provide value to the University of Sheffield. Engaging in this DPS can lead to business growth through sustained work and increased visibility within the creative services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Creative Services

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Creative Services in the University. Focusing on Photography, Videography and other related services. The DPS will potentially be split into eight lots: Lot 1: Photography: People and portraits. Lot 2: Photography: Press photos. Lot 3: Photography: External buildings and environments Lot 4: Photography: Internal environments Lot 5: Photography: editing and postproduction services Lot 6: Videography Lot 7: Videography: editing and postproduction services Lot 8: Copywrite services for Photography and videography only Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. The DPS will last for four years in total, beginning 2025 and ending in 2029, with an annual review on each anniversary of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70cb66a8-9deb-4ee5-94ac-0cdd0bd6297e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d47c2bd-e9b6-4cac-9fa6-67c641c45c85
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22315000 - Photographs

79961000 - Photographic services

79962000 - Photograph processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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