Award

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 11:51

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 16:14

Tender

29 May 2025 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully awarded the PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services, focussing on both standard and complex brand design services. With its framework divided into two lots, this procurement process followed a competitive procedure with negotiation, aiming to appoint three suppliers per lot over a maximum four-year term. The standard design services lot was awarded to agencies such as Big Think Agency, Creative Triangle, and Morton Ward Ltd, whilst Digitronix Ltd and RBL Brand Agency took on the complex design lot. These services, primarily located in Glasgow, fall under the category of graphic design, aligning with CPV code 79822500. The procurement was completed as of February 2026, accompanied by service agreements totalling £1,000,000. Specific criteria, including quality and price, guided the tender process, ensuring a comprehensive range of design capabilities was matched with University brand guidelines and customer service standards.

This framework offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in digital and print design. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality and future-proof design solutions, while meeting customer service and sustainability expectations, stand to benefit. The value of the contracts underscores a commitment to substantial investment in design and branding, reflecting potential long-term collaboration opportunities. Enterprises with strengths in creative concept development, brand evolution, and multimedia services including copyrighting, microsite development, and art direction will find these engagements particularly aligned with their strategic growth plans. As the framework supports initiatives such as the Living Wage and community benefits, suppliers who align with these values and ethics may find additional advantages in this collaborative venture with the University of Glasgow.

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Notice Title

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services. LOT 1 Straightforward Graphic Design for Digital and Print Output

Lot Information

Standard graphic design for digital and print output

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services. Lot 1 - Standard graphic design for digital and print output (including digital banner ads, animated gifs, flyers, brochures, infographics).

Renewal: Two years fixed with two options to extend for 12 months

Complex brand and design services

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services. Lot 2 - Complex brand and design services across a range of media, requiring consultative input, creative concept and brand development, additional services such as copyrighting, microsite development, art direction and photography.

Renewal: Two years fixed with two options to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009393-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Rhona Wilson
Contact Email
rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIG THINK AGENCY

CREATIVE TRIANGLE

DIGITRONIX

MORTON WARD

RBL BRAND AGENCY

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