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28 Sep 2022 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the "Invest NI – Design Consultants Framework" tender, seeking experienced Design Consultancy Contractors for various design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service. The tender was divided into four lots, including Product / Industrial Applications, Visual Communication, Digital New Media, and Design Strategy. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the buying organization, Invest Northern Ireland, aimed to establish a framework with indicative budgets ranging from £750,000 to approximately £1,250,000 per lot.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the business services sector, particularly those specializing in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Companies with expertise in design consultancy services are well-suited to compete for the framework contract. The tender stage has been completed, and contracts have been awarded for each lot to various suppliers, such as DARK RED DESIGN LTD, BAG OF BEES LTD, and THOUGHT COLLECTIVE LTD. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to deliver design projects in their respective areas and potentially contribute to the growth and success of Invest Northern Ireland's business service initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DfE - Invest NI - Design Consultants Framework

Notice Description

Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service.

Lot Information

Product / Industrial Applications

Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service. Additional information: The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from PS750,000 up to approx PS1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract

Options: The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each

Visual Communication

Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service. Additional information: The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from PS750,000 up to approx PS1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract

Options: The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each

Digital New Media

Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service. Additional information: The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from PS750,000 up to approx PS1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract

Options: The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each

Design Strategy

Invest NI wishes to establish a Framework of suitably experienced Design Consultancy Contractors to deliver design project consultancy assignments under the DesignActive and DesignForward elements of the Invest NI Design for Business Service. Additional information: The anticipated budget across all 4 Lots for the duration of this framework ranges from PS750,000 up to approx PS1,250,000. The value of this contract is an indicative figure and therefore, neither CPD nor the authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract

Options: The contract contains 2 options to extend for further periods of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036c35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027206-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20205 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
Invest Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
21
Supplier Names

ADDITUDE CREATIVE LIMITED

BAG OF BEES LTD

BRANDLOGIK

Circle Creative Communications

DARK RED DESIGN LTD

DAVID LEWIS

DESIGN ETHOS LTD

FOURTWENTYSEVEN DESIGN LTD.

GROVE DESIGN PEMBRIDGE LIMITED

JOURNEYFOR BUSINESS LTD.

KENNEY HAMILL

MADEBYMINT

MAMMOTH DESIGN CONSULTANTS LTD

PALE BLUE DOT CREATIVE LIMITED

PAPERJAM DESIGN LTD

SHE SAID DESIGN

Sort Design

THE FOURUM IRELAND LTD

THE PIERCE PARTNERSHIP LTD

THOUGHT COLLECTIVE LTD

URBAN SCALE INTERVENTIONS LIMITED

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