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Marketing Campaign and Graphic Design Support Brief

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool, located in Liverpool, UK, as the contracting authority, is procuring marketing and graphic design services under the tender titled "Marketing Campaign and Graphic Design Support Brief". The procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition process, aiming to provide advertising and marketing services within the Liverpool City Region. The submission deadline has been extended to Friday, 16th May 2025, at 15:00 BST, and the project will commence on 20th May 2025, with a contract period extending up to 1st February 2026. The estimated contract value is GBP 80,000, divided into several lots, each with its focus and completion deadlines through February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses in the marketing and advertising sectors, particularly those specialising in graphic design and campaign management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracts specifically denote suitability for these businesses. The three lots include specific roles—graphic design support, a public-facing marketing campaign, and video production—all of which enable creative agencies and digital marketing firms to expand their portfolios and take advantage of working on collaborative projects with a renowned institution in the UK.

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Notice Title

Marketing Campaign and Graphic Design Support Brief

Notice Description

The Civic Data Cooperative is seeking a proposal and quotes for marketing and graphic design support on a series of projects as we head towards wrapping up our core operations in 2026. While our work streams will continue past this date - we would like to produce a series of legacy reports and a public-facing campaign about data stewardship in the Liverpool City Region. We are seeking a partner(s) who could work with us over the next 12 months. Specifically, we are seeking graphic design support for our five reports and the delivery of a public-facing marketing campaign. Please see the RFQ document for estimated contract dates per Lot.

Lot Information

Graphic Design Support

Full graphic design support for six reports and associated materials in the same style aligned to CDC branding. Deadline for completion: February 2026

Public-facing data and AI marketing campaign

Recommendations, strategy, and delivery on public-facing marketing plan, web content, and social media support. Includes design and delivery of a page on the Civic Data Cooperative website aligned to public campaign and Charter Report. Deadline for completion: December 2025

Video

5-minute public-facing video aligned to marketing campaign. Deadline for completion: December 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020342-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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