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Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

North Ayrshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:45

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Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has launched a procurement process for a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework, covering services such as branding, animation, film-making, and virtual tours. This competitive procurement adopts an open procedure and involves two Lots: Graphic Design and Digital Media. Set for a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with the option to extend by up to 12 months, the framework enables multiple suppliers to contribute. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th October 2025 at 12:00 BST. The procurement is intended to support various community benefits, including employment and skills development, particularly focusing on SMEs and third-sector organisations. The procurement is based in Irvine, North Ayrshire, UK.

For businesses in the graphic design and digital media sectors, this tender offers substantial growth opportunities by connecting them with a regional authority to deliver comprehensive media services. Eligible suppliers should be capable of demonstrating their proficiency in producing high-quality graphic and digital content, alongside a proven track record in similar projects. The procurement is particularly suited for SMEs as it seeks to maximise community benefits and engage small to medium enterprises in achieving the council's goals. With a total framework value of £300,000 GBP, companies with innovative approaches and robust environmental management policies stand a stronger chance of successful participation. This tender encourages competition through its open methodology, allowing diverse businesses to partake across both Lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invited 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 were permitted to submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

Lot Information

Graphic Design

This procurement followed 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 followed 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05996c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027018-2026
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

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

6274 Design

Advertisingworks Scotland Ltd

Ayrshire Film Co. CIC

CPE Consultancy

Dvidia Film Production

Glass Bullet Media

Media Monty Limited

Room for Design

Taylored

Visualize This

We Are Hydrogen Ltd

Whitewall Marketing Ltd

Why Design

Further Information

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