Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele University including Keele ERDF Funded Programmes. - AWARD

Keele University Leisure Centre

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05 Nov 2020 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Keele University is conducting a tender entitled "Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support," aimed at providing marketing and events services for various projects funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a total estimated budget of £700,000. The tender is focused on services related to advertising, event organisation, and marketing collateral. Key project activities are expected to run from October 29, 2020, to October 28, 2024, with the tender period having ended on April 1, 2020. The delivery location is Keele, West Midlands, UK.

This framework agreement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in marketing, event management, and related services. Companies that excel in advertising, branding, design, and media services would be particularly well-positioned to compete, as the agreement allows bidders to submit proposals for one or more of the six designated lots. The framework also encourages collaboration among successful bidders, providing a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with larger projects supported by Keele University.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele University including Keele ERDF Funded Programmes. - AWARD

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for Marketing and Events Support for Keele University and will include projects part funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). These currently include the approved projects of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND); the Keele University Science & Innovation Park Smart Innovation Hub (SIH); and Business Bridge; which collectively form part of the New Keele Deal. Additional projects subject to ERDF funding approval may also be included under this framework within the stated estimated framework value. The Framework Agreement is divided into six lots covering specific goods/services and the University envisage appointing up to three Service Providers in each lot although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. The estimated budget is 700,000 GBP but no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the Framework and within each lot. Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, directorates and departments within the University and/or companies within the other lots, to provide the following Services/goods detailed below: Lot 1: Advertising, Campaign and Media Services. Lot 2: Lead Generation. Lot 3: Event Organisation and Support. Lot 4: Photography and Videography Services. Lot 5: Marketing Collateral. Lot 6: Branding and Design Services. Further information is given in the Tender specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). The University will call-off pieces of work under the framework either by: o Directly awarding the work to one of the framework Service Providers without reopening competition OR o By carrying out a further competition with the framework Services Providers in the given lot to which the work relates. The University will take into account the quantity, value and characteristics of the goods and/or services required when determining the method of call-off for a given piece of work. The choice of the method of call-off will be down to the sole discretion of the University after taking into account these factors. The SEND, SIH and Business Bridge projects are part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and other Funding partners. The Marketing and Events services required for these projects are also part funded by ERDF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83da2845-0820-41da-8393-f45fe1a0bb43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931e50c7-a7b5-45d8-95ef-e986f902c7e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22310000 - Postcards

22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips

22462000 - Advertising material

22815000 - Notebooks

22852000 - Folders

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199710 - Printed envelopes

30199730 - Business cards

30199740 - Compliment slips

39298700 - Trophies

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79310000 - Market research services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79952000 - Event services

79961000 - Photographic services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2020 - 28 Oct 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Keele University Leisure Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

Ark Media Productions

Autograph Event Solutions Ltd

Blueberry Marketing Solutions Ltd

Edale UK Management

Education Cubed Ltd

Glasgows Limited

Inspired Film and Video Ltd

Luna Studio Ltd

Matrix Graphics Limited

Prospect Research

RH Advertising Limited

SO Marketing Ltd

Socially Grown Ltd

Sterling

Thrive Creative

Waterfall

Worldspan Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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