Award

659 - Design Services 2

ASTON UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2023 at 16:24

Tender

25 Jul 2022 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is actively seeking to appoint 3 suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework. The University aims to collaborate closely with the selected suppliers over the 3-year framework period, with a possible extension based on performance. The procurement stage is selective, using a Restricted procedure. The deadline for the tender submission is 24th August 2022, with the second stage invitation scheduled for 31st August 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to printing services.

This tender by Aston University presents an opportunity for design consultancy and graphic design service providers to enter a long-term partnership that aligns with Aston University's ethos and corporate guidelines. Businesses that can showcase a strong approach to brand assurance, risk management, communication, and presentation will be well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is keen to engage with suppliers who can deliver high-quality design services in accordance with the University's requirements.

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Notice Title

659 - Design Services 2

Notice Description

Aston University is seeking to appoint 3 Suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The document 'Design Project Range' represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The University has two in-house designers and currently outsources design requirements. Design suppliers will be expected to work with the in-house designers and the approved print suppliers where appropriate. Design suppliers must always follow Aston University's corporate guidelines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University is seeking to appoint 3 Suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The document 'Design Project Range' represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The framework will be in place for 3 years with the option to extend for a further year based on satisfactory performance.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for 3 years with the option to extend for a further year based on satisfactory performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035592
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2023
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

79820000 - Services related to printing

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Mrs Shirley O'Reilly
Contact Email
s.a.oreilly@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044395

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CREATIVE TRIANGLE

HYBRID NEWS

MORTON WARD

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