--- title: "Student Creative Agency University of Sunderland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2023-05-18" --- # Student Creative Agency University of Sunderland Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-53210189-62c8-4e52-b534-8a3d63d96ff5.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland's Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The contract, valued at GBP £164,000 over 4 years, aims to provide students with hands-on experience in delivering creative projects. The closing date for tender submissions is 12 noon on Monday 19th June 2023. The contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2026, with a possible extension to July 2027. This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the business services sector, particularly those offering consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) well-versed in business development and management consultancy are suited for this tender. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location of the contract is at the University of Sunderland in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in gaining experience in the education sector and working with students can benefit from participating in this tender. ## Notice The University of Sunderland's Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations with relevant proven experience and expertise to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The purpose of this partnership is to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, authentic experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients, to develop their skills, and to prepare them for their future careers. The contract is expected to commence 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with up to 1 year extension taking it to a possible July 2027). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS164,000 over 4 years' (the maximum contract length) ie GBP PS41,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated value, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Closing date for tender submissions is 12 noon - Monday 19th June 2023 Additional information: Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab7bf82-e867-4876-ab5f-c361620a2a5a | | 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 | 18 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £164,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 May 2023 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab7bf82-e867-4876-ab5f-c361620a2a5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ab7bf82-e867-4876-ab5f-c361620a2a5a 18th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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