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University of Aberdeen - Award of Design & Associated Services

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has recently completed a procurement process for the "Award of Design & Associated Services," aimed at appointing an agency to collaborate with its marketing team over a two-year period on significant campaigns and key publications, particularly targeting student recruitment. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 24 May 2017, valued at £160,000. This project falls under the services category, specifically within the education sector, and the primary location for delivery is Aberdeen, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and design services, particularly those that can effectively cater to educational institutions. Agencies with experience in creating promotional materials and managing marketing campaigns in the educational sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a total of 13 bids received, including submissions from SMEs, this reflects a vibrant market that offers pathways for growth for firms eager to establish partnerships with academic organisations like the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

University of Aberdeen - Award of Design & Associated Services

Notice Description

Award of appointment of an agency to work with the University's marketing team for a period of two years on all major campaigns, key annual publications and associated collateral for the University's key student recruitment markets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of appointment an agency to work with the University's marketing team for a period of two years on all major campaigns, key annual publications and associated collateral for the University's key student recruitment markets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000489791
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN285831
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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