Award

Award of Contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services - University Of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Tender

05 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the "Award of Contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services." Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, this procurement falls within the education industry category. The procurement is in the award stage, following the completion of the tender that had an end date on 9 July 2019. The contract was signed on 1 October 2019, with a total value of £239,375.09. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing multiple bids from various suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the creative and design sectors, to expand their client base by becoming one of the agencies awarded the framework agreement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms alike may find suitable competition, as the framework will accommodate up to three agencies providing design-related services. Companies that can demonstrate creativity, strong financial standing, and relevant past performance in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services - University Of Aberdeen

Notice Description

The University of Aberdeen is awarding a contract for a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies for the provision of Supply Design & Associated Services following the expiration of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen is awarding a contract for a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies for the provision of Supply Design & Associated Services.

Renewal: 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586306
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378083
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£239,375 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 6-12 months
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
Not specified

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
3
Supplier Names

999 DESIGN

MORTON WARD

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356504
    The Provision of Design, Creative & Associated Services - University Of Aberdeen - From 2017, the University of Aberdeen appointed a single agency to undertake our design, creative and associated services work. The contract expires in Aug 2019 and it is the intention of the University to put in place a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies for the provision of Supply Design & Associated Services following the expiration of the contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378083
    Award of Contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services - University Of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen is awarding a contract for a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies for the provision of Supply Design & Associated Services following the expiration of the contract.

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