Tender

Creative Agency Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is seeking suppliers for Creative Agency Services through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as IT-158-266-UOS/Creative Agency Services/0122, has a significant contract value of approximately GBP 1,100,000 over a potential five-year period. The contract is set to commence around July 2022, and the deadline for tender submission is 12 noon on Thursday, 17th March 2022. The services required relate to design consultancy and marketing in support of the University’s branding and course promotion efforts within an increasingly competitive educational landscape.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the creative and marketing sectors, to engage with an established educational institution. Agencies that specialise in design consultancy, advertising campaigns, and graphic design would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the potential for additional spending aligned with evolving requirements, firms that can demonstrate flexibility and innovation in their approach may have a competitive advantage. Moreover, this contract offers an excellent platform for creative agencies to highlight their capabilities and build a long-term relationship with the University of Sunderland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Agency Services

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries would like to invite tenderers to provide Creative Agency Services, the successful supplier will help the University promote its 'life changing' brand and 'career-focused' and 'professions-facing' courses to a global audience in a highly competitive and regulated market. Working with the University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries commencing approximately July 2022, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years (in 12 monthly increments). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS1,100,000 (excluding VAT) over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS200,000 per annum approximately (excluding VAT where applicable) but with an additional sum in the first year - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated budget, subject to changes to requirements across the University, for the duration of the award. Note agencies who are already engaged with other local North East of England HEIs may have a conflict of interest and could be excluded. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Note closing date for return of tenders and documents is 12 noon - Thursday 17th March 2022 Additional information: Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Note closing date for return of tenders and documents is 12 noon - Thursday 17th March 2022 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. 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/da9df304-b2d8-4210-b073-ad5267758ff9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2025 3-4 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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