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Design Services Framework

LIFE SCIENCES HUB WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The Life Sciences Hub Wales is seeking to procure and implement a Design Services Framework. This tender is in the award stage, with a contract worth £60,000 GBP already signed with Cowshed Communication Ltd. The procurement process is for graphic design and related services, with key contact details provided for enquiries. The location of this procurement is Cardiff, and the deadline for the tender period was July 14, 2023.

This tender for the Design Services Framework by Life Sciences Hub Wales provides opportunities for graphic design companies and businesses offering design support services. The procurement method is open, encouraging competition from various suppliers. Businesses that specialise in graphic design, writing agency services, and design support services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The awarded contract signifies growth opportunities for successful suppliers in providing design services to Life Sciences Hub Wales in the specified industry category.

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Notice Title

Design Services Framework

Notice Description

Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to procure and implement a Framework Agreement for the provision of Design Services.The intention is to procure a multi-vendor framework to provide ad-hoc design services and support to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Communications and Marketing team, as and when may be required.The intention is to award a position on the framework to up to three (3) Suppliers on a tiered basis. The framework governance process is outlined below (Section 12). Each instance of activity as required by Life Sciences Hub Wales will be called-off via the framework as a distinct package of work.Life Sciences Hub Wales envisages ad-hoc support on a range of design material and content, The nature of the projects and tasks required during the period of the agreement will be varied and dependant on priorities identified by Life Sciences Hub Wales.As an indication, the scope of the requirement is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following:- Creation of promotional flyers, digitally and in print, for a range of activities such as events and initiatives (etc) hosted by Life Sciences Hub Wales;- Creation of corporate documents of medium length i.e. annual reports, whitepaper publications etc;- Design of digital publications to maximise usability and interactivity of content, which may include navigation links and embedded media (for example);- Development of event materials for larger-scale events or event series i.e. promotional materials, delegate packs and slide decks for online conference;- Graphic design of promotional corporate giveaways and accessories for use at events i.e. branded notepads and pull-up banners / signage;- Creation of branded stationery i.e. business cards utilising brand guidelines; and- Creation of digital communications assets to include:- Digital assets / media content (animations, gifs, infographics etc);- Digital adverts (MPUs, banners etc).For the avoidance of doubt note that the list provided above is not considered all-encompassing nor exhaustive and is provided only as a high-level indication of the likely requirement.The actual requirement will be outlined in full detail to the framework Supplier(s) in each call-off instance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-132462
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132462
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIFE SCIENCES HUB WALES
Contact Name
Adam James-Price
Contact Email
adam.james-price@lshubwales.com
Contact Phone
+44 2920467030

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4PL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COWSHED COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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