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title: "659 - Design Services 2"
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# 659 - Design Services 2

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c491aa9-5f0a-42c1-8366-27d088c0cd0e

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## Summary

Aston University is currently seeking to establish a Design Services Framework and has published a tender titled "659 - Design Services 2". This procurement, classified primarily under services related to printing, aims to appoint three suppliers who will collaborate with the university’s in-house designers to deliver a wide array of design services over the contract period. The tender is being conducted under a restrictive procedure, with an end date for submissions set for 24th August 2022, and the contract period commencing on 1st November 2022 and lasting until 31st October 2025. The procurement process focuses on suppliers located in the United Kingdom and includes a minimum contract value of £630,000, rising to a total value of £800,000.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer design consultancy and graphic design services, particularly those experienced in working within corporate guidelines. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base by establishing a long-term partnership with Aston University, alongside potential collaboration with other approved print suppliers. This framework opens up possibilities for delivering diverse design projects each year as specified in the university's "Design Project Range" document.

## Notice

Aston University is seeking to appoint 3 Suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The document 'Design Project Range' represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The University has two in-house designers and currently outsources design requirements. Design suppliers will be expected to work with the in-house designers and the approved print suppliers where appropriate. Design suppliers must always follow Aston University's corporate guidelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cdc641-2d1a-469f-b3e9-817a770ee2e5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2022 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cdc641-2d1a-469f-b3e9-817a770ee2e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18cdc641-2d1a-469f-b3e9-817a770ee2e5
  25th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8fec7505-0d09-ed11-8116-005056b64545

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