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(NU/1589 - 72) Employer Brand Development - Newcastle University

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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28 Jul 2022 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking to appoint a supplier for Employer Brand Development, specifically aimed at enhancing recruitment strategies for professional services staff. This tender falls under the services category, with a focus on market research, creative development, and web content creation. The tender period ended on 25 July 2022, and the contract began on 1 August 2022, lasting until 31 October 2022. The procurement method utilised is a selective or restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £29,270.40.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in marketing services, creative development, and digital content production, particularly those that can deliver compelling visual narratives and strategic recruitment solutions. Smaller enterprises and SMEs could leverage their flexibility and innovation to compete effectively, while larger companies with comprehensive service offerings might also excel in delivering the required components of the project, including research, video production, and web design.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589 - 72) Employer Brand Development - Newcastle University

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to support the development of our Employer Brand with a focus on recruitment for professional services staff. The creative services required will focus on three specific areas: 1. Market Research to develop our value proposition a. Undertake research to benchmark our 'offer' regarding value proposition and terms and conditions relative to others such that we can (a) be aware of any gaps in our offer such that HR can work to fill these and (b) understand how we are distinct from other offers so that we can labour these USPs as part of the promotional activity. 2. Creative Development a. Create some compelling new content explaining the various professional career opportunities at the University. This will include 4 x 3 minute videos communicating our value proposition. b. Engaging with stakeholders to identify the narrative/story for each video c. Videos will require end-to-end script writing, filming and editing d. Supply alternate cuts of the videos for use in different placements i. 1:1 ratio social placement (60 second cut) ii. 1:1 / 16:9 / 9:16 teaser trailers (10-15 seconds) iii. 16:9 condensed cut (1 - 3 minutes long) e. Supply projects and raw assets for in-house use after completion i. Be able to package up and supply all elements from a project to be worked on in-house using Adobe Creative Cloud applications ii. Ensure all footage, audio, designs and other composite elements created by the supplier are available and licensed for use in-house by Newcastle University in other productions iii. Provide costings for license buy-outs on stock or 3rd party elements where appropriate 3. The development of up to 15 web pages, including the a. Review of existing pages to identify opportunities to condense pages b. Writing of compelling new content driven by our core values c. Stakeholder engagement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76d9ba08-69c4-44ee-81ee-f9764039da61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74dd8ac6-41be-4999-9636-9fda4d0c9756
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,270 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRED

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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