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title: "2909/LM - Creative Design Services Framework Agreement - Student Recruitment"
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# 2909/LM - Creative Design Services Framework Agreement - Student Recruitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3850b744-f3af-4cda-a60f-05da90b1a95a

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for a Creative Design Services Framework Agreement focused on Student Recruitment. This procurement falls under the marketing management consultancy services category, with a contract value of £1.5 million and a minimum value of £1.2 million. The tender, initiated through a selective procurement method, has a closing date for bids set for 6th August 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). The awarded contract period will commence on 1st December 2021 and extend until 30th November 2023, with services to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in creative design, marketing consultancy, and photography, particularly those able to produce innovative formats for diverse audiences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender especially suitable, as it encourages participation from smaller entities. Engaging in this framework could foster long-term partnerships with the University, enhancing visibility and growth prospects for successful bidders in the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is tendering for the creative design (but not print) of printed materials related to student recruitment. This framework agreement consists of 3 Lots. Services required will typically include: * Creating or suggesting new formats for appropriate audiences and campaigns. * Commissioning photography that can be used in print and online applications. * Liaising with the printer who will be allocated from the University's print framework agreement. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a Restricted tender exercise. The SQ and ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. Closing date for receipt of bids: 6th August 2021 at 12 noon (UK time).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cbb984-f07c-4554-bc1f-37803149e89f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BELL INTEGRATED; CREATIVE TRIANGLE; EDUCATION CUBED; ELEVEN DESIGN; FUSION DESIGN; HUMANSTUDIO; INK & WATER; MAMMOTH DESIGN; WASH STUDIO; WHISTLEJACKET LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cbb984-f07c-4554-bc1f-37803149e89f
- 6 Jul 2021 at 07:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa99627-990f-42f4-8034-5c0ab53cbe92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52cbb984-f07c-4554-bc1f-37803149e89f
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa99627-990f-42f4-8034-5c0ab53cbe92
  6th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
  . The SQ and ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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