Award

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

29 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for its "PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services." This process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation, focusing on the education sector. The procurement was divided into two lots: "Standard graphic design for digital and print output" and "Complex brand and design services." Both lots have culminated in a complete status, with contracts signed for respective services. The opportunities primarily cover the Glasgow region under the UKM82 classification. The procurement process, now at the award stage, included suppliers such as Big Think Agency, Creative Triangle, and Morton Ward Ltd for Lot 1, and Digitronix Ltd and RBL Brand Agency for Lot 2. The contracts were signed in late January 2026, with the total procurement value amounting to £1,000,000 GBP.

This framework presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in digital and print graphic design, as well as brand development services, to collaborate with the University of Glasgow. The inclusion of negotiation in the procurement method suggests adaptability in meeting the University's specific needs, which might require innovative approaches and comprehensive service offerings. Enterprises with a strong portfolio in education and public sector projects could find this contract beneficial for expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence. Businesses equipped to provide additional services like microsite development, art direction, and photography will be particularly well-suited to harness the opportunities provided by Lot 2, fostering mutual growth and development with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Title

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services. LOT 1 Straightforward Graphic Design for Digital and Print Output

Lot Information

Standard graphic design for digital and print output

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services. Lot 1 - Standard graphic design for digital and print output (including digital banner ads, animated gifs, flyers, brochures, infographics).

Renewal: Two years fixed with two options to extend for 12 months

Complex brand and design services

PURCH2665 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design Services. Lot 2 - Complex brand and design services across a range of media, requiring consultative input, creative concept and brand development, additional services such as copyrighting, microsite development, art direction and photography.

Renewal: Two years fixed with two options to extend for 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548651
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
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

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Con Church, Rhona Wilson, Stephen Otiende
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk, rhona.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk, stephen.otiende@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304012, +44 1413305476, +44 1413306908

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIG THINK AGENCY

CREATIVE TRIANGLE

DIGITRONIX

MORTON WARD

RBL BRAND AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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