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AWARD - Creative Strategy, Brand Asset Development and Video Production Services

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AWARD NOTICE - Creative Strategy, Brand Asset Development and Video Production Services

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AWARD NOTICE - Creative Strategy, Brand Asset Development and Video Production Services

Procurement Information

Net Natives (now Akerolabs Ltd) were the agency responsible for the University's original brand development project completed approximately two years ago. This included the development of the current creative visual identity, associated video content, digital assets, and template systems for our prospectus now in operational use across the institution. Comparability & compatibility with existing data (which was provided by supplier) is essential for a research project to provide longer time-series to examine changing patterns of food purchases. This prior knowledge and ownership of existing creative materials provides significant operational and financial advantages compared with appointing a new supplier. Appointing a new supplier would introduce significant project risk in relation to mobilisation time, knowledge transfer, creative redevelopment, and approval cycles. This could jeopardise delivery within the required timeframe and reduce the immediate recruitment impact of the investment.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832201
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556078
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
CPV Codes: 79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 18 May 20262 weeks 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
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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: AKEROLABS

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Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556078
AWARD - Creative Strategy, Brand Asset Development and Video Production Services - AWARD NOTICE - Creative Strategy, Brand Asset Development and Video Production Services

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