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Creative Development & Design Framework

University of Huddersfield

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Nov 2025 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 09:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "Creative Development & Design Framework" in the services category, specifically marketing services, covering the region of UKE44 in the United Kingdom. The framework, procured through an open procedure, consists of two lots: Lot 1 for creative development and design specifically focused on the university brand and Undergraduate sub-brand, and Lot 2 covering all other audience sub-brand creative development. Contracts under this framework will begin on 1 January 2026 and may extend to 31 December 2029, based on satisfactory performance and pricing. With a gross value of £1,692,000 for both lots, awarded contracts include both direct awards and quotations.

For businesses in the creative and design sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this framework provides substantial growth opportunities. The University of Huddersfield’s tender is ideal for organisations specialising in marketing, creative design, and brand development. The multi-year scope allows companies to work closely with university departments, enhancing brand visibility through strategic campaigns. Companies such as Creative Concern Limited, 12 Miles North Limited, and Glassup & Stoski Ltd, which are well-versed in creative development and digital media, exemplify the types of suppliers suitable for such opportunities. The framework's open procedure presents a competitive arena for organisations to leverage their expertise in executing high-profile projects within an educational setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Development & Design Framework

Notice Description

** AWARDED ** The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Development and Design Services. The framework will consist of two lots: Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG) To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000055625

Lot Information

Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand

The University is in the process of developing a new brand strategy, following a piece of brand perceptions research. The successful supplier will deliver the creative development and design elements for all high-profile undergraduate student recruitment campaigns, including collateral to be used in large-scale, multi-channel advertising campaigns, web content, print material etc. The successful supplier will be expected to develop a campaign guidelines document for use by internal colleagues and agencies on the Graphic Design and Art Working framework , who may develop small-scale items that support undergraduate activity. The successful supplier may work on the visual development of the University brand and the University brand guidelines.

Renewal: The agreement will have an initial duration of 2 years, with the option to extend for a further period of 2 years, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.

All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)

Suppliers work with Postgraduate, Distance Learning and International Marketing Teams to deliver the creative development and design elements for related student recruitment campaigns, including collateral to be used in digital advertising campaigns, web content, print material etc. The supplier will be expected to develop a campaign guidelines document for use by internal colleagues and agencies on the Graphic Design and Art Working framework, who may develop small-scale items that support audience-specific activity. There may also be opportunity to work with organisational departments to create sub-brands for internal use e.g. Student Services.

Renewal: The agreement will have an initial duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further period of 2 years, subject to continued satisfactory performance and pricing. The maximum agreement term is 4 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084426-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,410,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,410,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,410,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,410,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Huddersfield
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Postcode Area
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

12 Miles North Limited

Creative Concern Limited

Glassup & Stoski Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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