Tender

Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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05 May 2017 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Keele University seeks tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes". This opportunity falls within the marketing services industry category and is located in Keele, West Midlands. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 8th June 2017. The total estimated budget for this framework is £200,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contracts will cover various aspects including branding, event organisation, marketing collateral, and photography services, focusing on the university's European Regional Development Funded projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and event management services, particularly those experienced in working with educational institutions or funded projects from the European Regional Development Fund. Companies that can provide branding expertise, event management, or marketing collateral creation are especially well-suited to compete. By participating in this framework, successful bidders could secure ongoing work with Keele University and contribute to the delivery of innovative projects within the New Keele Deal initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for Marketing and Events Support for Keele University's ERDF Funded Projects. These currently include the approved projects of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND); the Keele Research & Innovation Support Programme (KRISP); the Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership (MCIL); 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 five 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. Whilst the Framework Agreement has a budget of PS200,000 no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. Lot 1 - Branding and Design Services Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to design and develop a distinct brand identity for the four projects (SEND, KRISP, MCIL, Business Bridge) individually and for the programme (New Keele Deal) as a whole. Additional projects subject to ERDF approval may also be included under this framework within the stated estimated framework value. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 2 - Marketing Collateral, Gifts and Stationery Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with the Branding and Design Service Providers (appointed under Lot 1), project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to produce a range of direct hard copy marketing collateral, corporate gifts and stationery items. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 3 - Event Organisation Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to manage the organisation of a range of events. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 4 - Photography and Videography Services Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to provide videography and photography services. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 5 - Di... Additional information: The University will call-off pieces of work under the framework either by: * Directly awarding the work to one of the framework Service Providers without reopening competition OR * 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. Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The University reserves the right at any time to: i) Reject any or all responses and to cancel or withdraw this procurement at any stage; ii) Change the basis, the procedures and the time-scales set out or referred to within the procurement documents;and iii) Require a Tenderer to clarify any submissions in writing and/or provide additional information (failure to respond adequately may result in disqualification). The SEND, KRISP, MCIL 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 the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Marketing and Events services required are also part funded by ERDF and BEIS. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. 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/d1c7fae3-6662-46de-a960-0c554457613b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

15842100 - Chocolate

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22310000 - Postcards

22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips

22815000 - Notebooks

22852000 - Folders

30199700 - Printed stationery except forms

30199710 - Printed envelopes

30199730 - Business cards

30199740 - Compliment slips

30199792 - Calendars

34722100 - Balloons

39292500 - Rulers

39298700 - Trophies

72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79952000 - Event services

79961350 - Studio photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jul 2021 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
KEELE UNIVERSITY
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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