Award

Creative Agency Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jun 2022 at 09:40

Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is inviting bids for the provision of Creative Agency Services, aimed at promoting its 'life changing' brand and career-focused courses to a global audience. This tender falls under the services category, specifically for design consultancy services. The procurement is at the award stage, following a completed tender process. The contract is set to commence around July 2022 and spans three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total estimated contract value is GBP 1,100,000 (excluding VAT) over a maximum term of five years, with an initial annual budget of approximately GBP 200,000. Tender submissions were due by 12 noon on Thursday, 17th March 2022.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses in the creative and consultancy sector, particularly those specializing in marketing, advertising, and design services. Competitors would benefit from demonstrating strong qualitative aspects and competitive pricing, as the award criteria emphasize quality at 60% and price at 40%. Given the total anticipated contract duration and the potential for additional commissions funded by various bodies, companies capable of agile responses to changing demands may find significant growth opportunities in collaborating with the University of Sunderland on future projects.

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Notice Title

Creative Agency Services

Notice Description

AwardedThe 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AwardedThe 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. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/HomeNote closing date for return of tenders and documents is 12 noon - Thursday 17th March 2022. Additional information: Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful suppliers will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0316bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017592-2022
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


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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20223 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 SUNDERLAND
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
A Brook
Contact Email
tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC23 Sunderland, TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAYWING

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