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ITT300 Appointment of Creative Agency

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northampton has initiated a tender process for the appointment of a Creative Agency for a 49-month creative strategy and campaign. The contract aims to promote and raise awareness, increase applications, and drive visitors to the University website. The contract value is estimated at £300,000, spanning from July 2023 to August 2027. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure with a tender period ending on April 5, 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for creative agencies to engage in a long-term project which includes creating advertising assets, video content strategy, and various promotional materials for the University of Northampton. Businesses in the design services industry, particularly those specialised in graphic design, are well-suited to compete. The University is based in Northampton, United Kingdom, and the contract focuses on services within the educational software package and specialty design category.

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Notice Title

ITT300 Appointment of Creative Agency

Notice Description

The University of Northampton is looking to contract a Creative Agency to create a 49-month creative strategy and campaign. We are seeking a campaign that is unique to UON and is not derivative of UK HE advertising campaigns. The contract opportunity will run across three and a half recruitment cycles 2024 (mid cycle campaign) 2025, 2026 and 2027. The core objective will be to promote and raise awareness and increase year on year applications to the University of Northampton across multiple touchpoints which will include creative advertising assets across various channels, a video content strategy, prospectus, and assets throughout the recruitment cycle to include print, media and event materials. The core objective of the produced materials will be to drive visitors to the University website where they can register to visit for a campus open day, find out more about courses, the university campus, the town of Northampton and the benefits and opportunities of studying with us. Contract value is estimated at PS300,000. The contract shall be for a period of 49 months (July 2023 - August 2027) with the possibility entirely at the University's discretion for up to an 18 month extension at a value of PS100,000. Additional information: The information and documents for this tender will be accessible from https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnorthampton Click on Current Tenders link where you can view the project detail, express an interest and register your Organisation with our e-tendering system. Once the registration has been accepted and you have received your login details by e:mail you can login to view and download the PQQ in the My Tenders section of the website. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea22eb5f-0196-45c4-b3d3-09200f9f5dbb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc521a5-544d-4085-bce3-259cd573765f
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 1 Aug 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN1 5PH
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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