Award

2909/LM - Creative Design Services Framework Agreement - Student Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2021 at 13:55

Tender

06 Jul 2021 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender process for the "Creative Design Services Framework Agreement – Student Recruitment," classified under graphic design services and valued at £1,500,000. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender submission period that ended on 6th August 2021. The services are required to support the creative design (excluding print) of materials for student recruitment, and the framework agreement includes three lots, allowing for a long-term partnership with the selected suppliers. Submissions were gathered via a restricted procedure on the University’s e-tendering platform, with a focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) as part of the award criteria.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design and design consultancy services to engage with the higher education sector. Companies that can create innovative design formats and collaborate on photography will be particularly well-suited to participate. The eligibility for participation extends to a wide range of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the graphic design industry, enabling them to leverage their creativity and expertise in a competitive tendering process that could enhance their visibility and portfolio in essential academic projects.

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Notice Title

2909/LM - Creative Design Services Framework Agreement - Student Recruitment

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is tendering for the creative design (but not print) of printed materials related to student recruitment. This framework agreement consists of 3 Lots.Services required will typically include:* Creating or suggesting new formats for appropriate audiences and campaigns.* Commissioning photography that can be used in print and online applications.* Liaising with the printer who will be allocated from the University's print framework agreement.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield is tendering for the creative design (but not print) of printed materials related to student recruitment. This framework agreement consists of 3 Lots.Services required will typically include:* Creating or suggesting new formats for appropriate audiences and campaigns.* Commissioning photography that can be used in print and online applications.* Liaising with the printer who will be allocated from the University's print framework agreement.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

Renewal: 3 Years optional extension periods, to be taken in yearly increments, subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c3e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030523-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142224206

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

BELL INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS

CREATIVE TRIANGLE

EDUCATION CUBED

ELEVEN DESIGN

FUSION DESIGN

HUMANSTUDIO

INK & WATER

MAMMOTH DESIGN

WASH STUDIO

WHISTLEJACKET LONDON

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