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Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Nov 2022 at 12:41

Tender

05 Aug 2022 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services. The procurement process aimed to establish a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies to support the University's marketing team in creative campaigns, design of publications, and online and offline collateral for student recruitment and brand-related objectives. The contract has been signed for an amount of £500,000, with the University being the buying organisation located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 9th November 2022.

This tender by the University of Aberdeen offers business growth opportunities for agencies specialising in design consultancy services and creative marketing. Businesses with expertise in creative campaigns, project management, and relevant higher education experiences targeted at prospective students would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The tender presents a chance for agencies to work closely with the University on major campaigns and brand initiatives, fostering innovation and collaboration within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD - It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (3) three agencies to work with the University's marketing team on all the major creative campaigns, design of publications and associated online and offline collateral for the University's key student recruitment and brand- related objectives including phase three of the current brand refinement project as detailed in ITT documentation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (3) three agencies to work with the University's marketing team on all the major creative campaigns, design of publications and associated online and offline collateral for the University's key student recruitment and brand- related objectives including phase three of the current brand refinement project as detailed in ITT documentation.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st October for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031694-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

NATIVES ONLINE

STAND

THE UNION ADVERTISING AGANCY

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