This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has concluded the award stage for a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework, divided into two Lots. The procurement focused on general public services within the region of North Ayrshire (UKM93). The tender process, initiated through an open procedure, involved contracts signed on 23 February 2026. Lot 1, encompassing branding and illustration, has been valued at GBP 180,000, and Lot 2, dedicated to film making and virtual tours, is valued at GBP 120,000. With the participation of several local suppliers, this framework aims to enhance digital media services in the area. The deadline for tender submission was 13 October 2025.

This procurement paves the way for growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in graphic design and digital media. Businesses equipped with experience in branding, animation, and film production are well-suited for such frameworks. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 79822500, highlights the emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) as key award criteria. The framework agreement provides businesses with the potential to extend services for up to 12 months based on performance and funding conditions. Suppliers participating in this tender will benefit from increased visibility and prospects within North Ayrshire's public service sectors, offering substantial scope for expanding their market footprint.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council invited tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders were permitted to submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

Lot Information

Graphic Design

This procurement followed the open tender process.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding.

Digital Media

This procurement followed the open tender process.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 12 months. Extensions will be at the sole discretion of NAC and subject to satisfactory performance and funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552413
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

22462000 - Advertising material

32354000 - Film products

32354200 - Cinematographic film

32354300 - Photographic film

32354500 - Video films

44176000 - Film

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79530000 - Translation services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961100 - Advertising photography services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

92111000 - Motion picture and video production services

92111100 - Training-film and video-tape production

92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production

92111210 - Advertising film production

92111220 - Advertising video-tape production

92111230 - Propaganda film production

92111240 - Propaganda video-tape production

92111250 - Information film production

92111260 - Information video-tape production

92111300 - Entertainment film and video-tape production

92111310 - Entertainment film production

92111320 - Entertainment video-tape production

92112000 - Services in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production

92331210 - Children animation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

6274 Design

Advertisingworks Scotland Ltd

Ayrshire Film Co. CIC

CPE Consultancy

Dvidia Film Production

Glass Bullet Media

Media Monty Limited

Room for Design

Taylored

Visualize This

We Are Hydrogen Ltd

Whitewall Marketing Ltd

Why Design

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539128
    Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework - North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders may submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552413
    Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework - North Ayrshire Council invited tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders were permitted to submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

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