Award

Marketing Support Services for the Aura Innovation Centre

UNIVERSITY OF HULL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2021 at 15:52

Tender

05 Feb 2021 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hull is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "Marketing Support Services for the Aura Innovation Centre" under an open procedure. This procurement falls within the advertising and marketing services industry and is currently in the tender stage. The tender period commenced on 12th April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023, with a total budget of £233,333. This process includes four distinct lots, which encompass marketing and communications services support, event management and marketing, film and photography services, and content and copywriting services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in marketing, event management, and creative services, particularly those that can demonstrate a track record in strategic marketing initiatives and strong brand management. Agencies, consultants, and organisations that can offer innovative, responsive services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Collaborating closely with the in-house team at the Aura Innovation Centre will be essential for successful supply partners to maintain consistency in messaging and branding.

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Notice Title

Marketing Support Services for the Aura Innovation Centre

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint suppliers across 4 Lots to deliver marketing support and promotional services for the Aura Innovation Centre. It is expected that these suppliers will be innovative, creative and responsive agencies / consultants / organisations with a track record of developing and delivering outstanding strategic and tactical marketing activity. The successful suppliers will act as an extension to the AIC team and will work closely with the Director, Operations Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager and, where necessary, the University of Hull Marketing & Communications Directorate to ensure consistency of message, tone of voice and brand management.

Lot Information

Marketing and Communications Services Support

This Lot comprises the delivery of a wide range of marketing, communications, brand and website services and we are seeking an experienced full-service agency to provide this ongoing support to the Aura Innovation Centre (AIC), working alongside AIC staff as an extension of the in-house team.

Event Management and Marketing

This Lot comprises the delivery of one large scale event per annum and includes, but not limited to: Event branding Event promotion and marketing - multi-channel Event management - delivery of a wide range of online and offline events - workshops, conferences, roundtable events, awards ceremonies, press launches etc. (to include pre-, on the day and post-event delivery) Support with speaker acquisition and management Delegate acquisition and ticket sales Programme development Attracting sponsors and partners Staging and AV

Film and Photography

This Lot comprises the delivery of a range of film, animation and photography services including, but not limited to: Building (internal and external), headshot, corporate, press, case study and event photography Corporate, case study and event film and videography Video animation - desired, but not essential

Content and Copywriting Services

This Lot comprises the delivery of content and copywriting services including, but not limited to: Brand messaging frameworks and hierarchies Website content and copy Website news, blogs and press releases Campaign copy and messaging Event invitations Briefing documents and speeches Case studies Newsletters

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0290bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008531-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HULL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Adam Barkworth
Contact Email
a.e.barkworth@hull.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482462028

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ASTOR FILM PRODUCTIONS

CLAY10 CREATIVE

PACE COMMUNICATIONS

RON FINLAY COMMUNICATIONS

SOWDEN & SOWDEN

WORLD WIDE GROUP

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