Tender

Provision of Creative Services Framework

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire has issued a tender titled "Provision of Creative Services Framework" under the industry category of Designs. This tender, which falls under the service procurement category, is currently in the Tender stage with a submission deadline of 17 January 2025. The procurement is being conducted through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract period for the awarded services is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension of 24 months. The framework is divided into five lots: Creative/Concept Design, Photography, Videography, Copywriting, and Design, and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several associated territories.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in creative services such as design, photography, videography, and copywriting. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolios and collaborate with educational institutions. The need for a variety of creative services provides diverse opportunities for niche agencies and businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions collaboratively with in-house teams and other contracted suppliers. Potential applicants should prepare to complete and return the supplier questionnaire by the specified deadline for each lot they wish to compete for.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Creative Services Framework

Notice Description

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to work with a number of agencies across an array of creative service requirements as outlined in Lots 1 - 5 below from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027 (with an option to extend for 24 months). Appointed agencies would be expected to work collaboratively with each other and with our existing contracted suppliers for media planning and buying, as well as working closely with our in-house design and video teams. The University of Central Lancashire is embarking on the next phase of a refreshed brand. As we head towards our 200th anniversary in 2028, we want to raise awareness of our brand and cut through the 'noise' in the marketplace to reach our target audiences in a way that feels authentic and relevant to them. The requirement is divided into lots as per below Lot 1 - Creative / Concept Design Lot 2 - Photography Lot 3 - Videography Lot 4 - Copywriting Lot 5 - Design Additional information: Suppliers must complete the supplier questionnaire and return by the deadline specified for each Lot that they are applying for. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df8bc29-ebcf-4aca-bad8-c46f70ebe9a3
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961000 - Photographic services

92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production

92111220 - Advertising video-tape production

92111240 - Propaganda video-tape production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
-
Postcode
PR1 2HE
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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