Award

P-2413 Graphic Design Framework

TRANSLINK

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Award

07 Mar 2023 at 15:45

Tender

21 Sep 2022 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

Translink has completed the award process for the "P-2413 Graphic Design Framework" contract. They were looking for two suppliers to provide graphic design and associated services on an ad-hoc basis. The tender process involved quality and cost criteria, with an open procurement method. The contract is now active with Whitenoise Design Ltd and Design Ethos Ltd. The total contract value is £525,000, and the contract was signed on 7th March 2023 in Belfast, UK.

This tender offers opportunities for graphic design services providers to join a framework agreement with Translink. Businesses specialised in graphic design, advertising, PR, communications, and branding are well-suited to compete. The initial term of the contract is 3 years, with options for up to 4 one-year extensions. Suppliers will be ranked within the framework based on their initial bid results. Translink will commission services as needed, providing growth potential for successful bidders in this sector.

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Notice Title

P-2413 Graphic Design Framework

Notice Description

Translink uses a hybrid model to fulfil its graphic design requirements. It has an in-house design team and works with external specialist agencies including advertising, PR, communications and brand. Translink wishes to appoint two suppliers to a Framework Agreement for Graphic Design and Associated Services. Services will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis and suppliers will be ranked on the framework based on their ranking as a result of the initial framework tender process. There is no guaranteed level of business. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink uses a hybrid model to fulfil its graphic design requirements. It has an in-house design team and works with external specialist agencies including advertising, PR, communications and brand. Translink wishes to appoint two suppliers to a Framework Agreement for Graphic Design and Associated Services. Services will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis and suppliers will be ranked on the framework based on their ranking as a result of the initial framework tender process. There is no guaranteed level of business. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: Initial term of 3 years plus up to 4 x optional extensions of 12 months each.

Renewal: options for 4 x 12-month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036a29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006630-2023
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

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
etnitranslink.co.uk
Contact Email
etni@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DESIGN ETHOS

WHITENOISE DESIGN

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