--- title: "Creative Design Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2018-04-06" --- # Creative Design Services Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently seeking bids for its Creative Design Services project, classified under project-management services and specialty design services. This open tender, reference PROC JG ITT/901, aims to engage multiple suppliers across four lots, including creative concepts, general design and typesetting, freelance design, and fundraising direct marketing. The submission deadline for proposals is set for 12:00 noon on 27th April 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2018 and concluding on 31st August 2020. This opportunity is located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, and has a total estimated contract value of £4,400,000, with a minimum budget of £3,000,000. This tender provides a valuable avenue for businesses in the creative design sector to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a prestigious institution. Companies specialising in design services, particularly those adept at managing flexible workflows and delivering high-quality outputs, will find this opportunity appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the University aims to maintain competitive pricing and improve service quality through collaborative partnerships. Successful bidders will be able to significantly enhance their visibility and reputation within the educational sector while contributing to the University’s mission of providing exceptional services and experiences to students and stakeholders. ## Notice The University of Nottingham is a pioneering university providing an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience for our 45,000 students. Consistently targeted by leading graduate employers for our talented and well-rounded graduates. We deliver world-leading research that transforms lives, improves societies, and shapes the future. Ranked eighth in the UK for research power, with 97% of our research recognised internationally (REF 2014), and with a research portfolio worth ?600m. We are consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities (QS), a pioneer in global education, with award-winning campuses and unrivalled facilities in both the UK and Asia. In order to enhance the reputation and recruitment activity, the need for a high standard of design work and excellent value for money is paramount. The University wishes to contract with multiple suppliers over four (4) Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Creative concepts Lot 2 - General design and typesetting Lot 3 - Freelance design Lot 4 - Fundraising direct marketing For the agreement to be considered to be successful it should: o Deliver an improved level of service and quality to end-users with utmost flexibility during peak periods o Achieve ongoing value for money and competitive pricing throughout the duration of the agreement o Maintain the integrity of the University's brand guidelines and consistent speed and quality of output o Maintain consistent standard of service via SLAs and KPIs o Seek to generate savings and process efficiencies o Increase internal customer satisfaction Additional information: For the provision of Creative Design Services, Tender ref: PROC JG ITT/901 You are required to return your submission using the University of Nottingham's e-Tendering web site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Bids must be submitted no later than: 12:00 noon 27th April 2018 To return using the web site you need to: LOG IN click on MY TENDERS then VIEW DOCUMENTS Follow the instructions on this page All correspondence relating to this project should be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site, contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 Contact at the University of Nottingham for this tender are: Procurement contact: Julie Greenfield / Denise China Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Possible EU Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,400,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work - 79930000 - Specialty design services - 79933000 - Design support services ## Release History - 6 Apr 2018 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 - 6 Apr 2018 at 15:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 - 22 Mar 2018 at 14:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 - 22 Mar 2018 at 14:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 - 22 Mar 2018 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a314e1c-b6c8-4ace-a927-d9f1b76b1870 6th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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