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Framework Agreement for Creative Agencies Services

Liverpool John Moores University

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01 Sep 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a closed framework of around three creative agencies or external designers to provide specialist design services (CPV 79930000). The work supplements the university’s internal design studio during busy periods and must follow LJMU brand guidelines. Requirements include design solutions for printed marketing materials such as leaflets, brochures and display stands; graphics for digital advertising, including resizing existing artwork; revisions to existing marketing materials; and new graphics for specific campaigns or projects. Delivery is across England, covering the stated English regions. The buying organisation is Liverpool John Moores University, based in Liverpool. This is a services opportunity for agencies or freelance design businesses able to support varied university marketing requirements across both print and digital channels.

The procurement has reached tender: the university invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It is one lot, with an estimated gross value of £200,000 including applicable taxes. Enquiries had to be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 25 September 2026 at 12:00. Electronic submission is allowed through the LJMU e-tendering portal. The framework is planned to run from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2029, with a possible renewal to 31 October 2030, subject to continued budget and satisfactory performance. Up to three suppliers may be appointed. The framework is closed and does not reopen competition for call-offs. Evaluation is based on price, quality and social value; selection within the framework uses price and lead times. No participation fees are chargeable.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, as well as established creative agencies able to work within a public-sector brand system. Strong candidates will offer practical graphic design capability across printed marketing materials, display formats and digital advertising. They should be able to resize and revise existing artwork as well as develop new campaign graphics from a defined brief. The requirement is likely to suit suppliers with enough flexibility to respond to changing workload throughout the academic year and to provide clear pricing for the full framework term. Suppliers should also be prepared to demonstrate quality and social value in their tender and provide competitive pricing and reliable lead times when work is allocated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Creative Agencies Services

Notice Description

LJMU has an internal design studio, however there is a requirement to use external designers at busy times throughout the year. Working within LJMU brand guidelines we wish to establish a Framework of Creative Agencies/External Designers (approx. three agencies in total). LJMU will require the Creative Agencies/ External Designers to: * Provide design solutions for a variety of printed marketing communication material - leaflets, brochures, display stands etc. * Provide graphics for use in digital advertising, including re-sizing existing artwork * Revise existing marketing material * create new graphics to support a specific campaign/project This is a below threshold procurement exercise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082637-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Liverpool John Moores University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5AH
Postcode Area
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

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