Award

RB739 Design and Creative Framework

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 12:05

Tender

12 Jun 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University has recently awarded the contract for the "RB739 Design and Creative Framework" to a group of specialist agencies and freelance designers. This procurement, classified under CPV 79000000 for business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security, aims to establish a framework for providing design and creative services in Leeds. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and was covered by the GPA. The contract, signed on 20th December 2024, is valued at £500,000 and specifies services including campaign concept development, corporate brand identity, and market insight among others. This tender was made active from 16th January 2025, and the procurement is now in the award stage with services to be delivered in the Leeds (UKE42) region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in design consultancy services, offering the chance to work with a prestigious institution like Leeds Beckett University. The framework is well-suited for businesses capable of delivering high-quality design and creative services, such as campaign development, digital and print design, and corporate brand development. Various successful bidders, including Whistle Jacket London Ltd, Field Design Associates Ltd, and Rabbit Hole Designs Ltd, reflect the diverse expertise required. The awarded framework can provide substantial business growth through substantial contract value, increased credibility, and exposure within the educational sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

RB739 Design and Creative Framework

Notice Description

Leeds Beckett University is seeking to establish a framework with a number of specialist agencies and freelance designers to provide design and creative services to Leeds Beckett University. This requirement is split into 2 Lots - Design and Creative Agencies and freelance designers.

Lot Information

Design and Creative

*Campaign concept development *Print, digital, email and web design *Corporate brand identity including brand development, brand building and brand visibility *Market insight *Illustration *Publications, copywriting and proof reading Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6R527JP3XN

Renewal: 2 year contract with a 2 year extension available

Freelance designers

*Specialist digital or print graphic designer *Multi-disciplined designer *Art working

Renewal: 2 Year contract with a 2 year extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001487-2025
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

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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 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
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Sarah Beckett
Contact Email
s.e.beckett@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1138123841

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3HE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ANON

BUTTERCRUMBLE

DAFFODIL DESIGNS

FIELD DESIGN ASSOCIATES

MORTON WARD

OUT OF PLACE STUDIO

RABBIT HOLE DESIGNS

STUDIO BELLY TIMBER

WHISTLE JACKET LONDON

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