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title: "(NU/1359) Framework for Graphic Design Services for Printed Materials"
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# (NU/1359) Framework for Graphic Design Services for Printed Materials

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25bef176-2982-4cba-b85e-c98e511c5c13

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University seeking tenders for a framework for graphic design services focused on printed materials. The tender, titled "(NU/1359) Framework for Graphic Design Services for Printed Materials," falls under the services category and is valued at £2,000,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 23 April 2018. The contract period commenced on 7 January 2019 and is set to conclude on 26 November 2022. This opportunity is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design, particularly those that can deliver high-quality printed materials compatible with digital formats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract favourably supports their involvement. Companies experienced in recruitment and corporate publication designs seeking to expand their portfolio may find this tender particularly relevant, allowing them to leverage their creativity and access continual work through the established framework.

## Notice

The University invites tenders from suppliers to provide graphic design services for Newcastle University's core printed recruitment and corporate publications. The following categories of graphic design services are not explicitly included in this tender: i Digital design; ii PR and marketing advertising; iii Campaign development design and delivery; iv Brand development. Please note that print products designed and delivered as an element of one of the four exclusions above may be commissioned/purchased outside of this framework. While digital design is covered by another University contract, all work undertaken by graphic designers on this contract should be easily translatable into digital design work, without extensive further graphic design work. So the use and layout of fonts, colour palettes, design devices etc should be usable across multiple platforms, print and digital. However, the University reserves the right to use this framework for such services if it is deemed appropriate. Please also note that the University purchases its own print from an approved supplier list, and that any costings required are for design and the preparation of artwork for print only. Suppliers of graphic design may, on occasion, be permitted to arrange and purchase print on behalf of the University from the list of approved print suppliers only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed756f16-bdd3-49b9-a5ad-75a0c5daa2c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 26 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AGNE LTD TRADING AS ALPHAGRAPHICS; ALTOGETHER CREATIVE; ASPIRE DESIGN; FEVER DESIGN; GAINFORD DESIGN ASSOCIATES; ICON CREATIVE DESIGN; PERRO DESIGN AND COMMUNICATIONS; SMITH CREATIVE; STERLING PRESS; THE ROUNDHOUSE DESIGN CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed756f16-bdd3-49b9-a5ad-75a0c5daa2c7
- 4 Apr 2018 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2971aa37-cff5-4a9f-937e-8951cf860545

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed756f16-bdd3-49b9-a5ad-75a0c5daa2c7
  15th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2971aa37-cff5-4a9f-937e-8951cf860545
  4th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  Supplier expression of interest link

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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