Tender

Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 12:21

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of a "Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework" with a total value of £300,000. The framework is divided into two Lots: "Graphic Design" and "Digital Media," inviting bids for services such as branding, animation, film making, and virtual tours. This tender follows the open procedure and requires submissions to be done electronically. The contract period for both Lots spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with an option to extend by up to 12 months. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with key deadlines set for 13th October 2025 for bid submissions, award, and opening. Located in North Ayrshire, Scotland (region UKM93), this opportunity is classified under the Graphic Design services category (CPV 79822500).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the graphic design and digital media industry to expand their client base and enhance their portfolios. Ideal candidates for this opportunity are those with a strong track record in quality and cost-effective service delivery, holding the appropriate qualifications and insurances as outlined by North Ayrshire Council. SMEs, TSOs, and businesses interested in community benefits initiatives are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project includes voluntary contributions in employment, skills development, and education. With a structured framework in place and support for sustainable procurement efforts, businesses have the chance to contribute to and benefit from regional development whilst achieving growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders may submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

Lot Information

Graphic Design

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Digital Media

This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05996c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056185-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

22462000 - Advertising material

32354000 - Film products

32354200 - Cinematographic film

32354300 - Photographic film

32354500 - Video films

44176000 - Film

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79530000 - Translation services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production

92111210 - Advertising film production

92111220 - Advertising video-tape production

92111230 - Propaganda film production

92111240 - Propaganda video-tape production

92111250 - Information film production

92111260 - Information video-tape production

92111300 - Entertainment film and video-tape production

92111310 - Entertainment film production

92111320 - Entertainment video-tape production

92112000 - Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production

92331210 - Children animation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
murraythompson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

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