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title: "Creative Design Services - AWARD"
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# Creative Design Services - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6366c49d-ce9a-4510-bd06-9e4214259fd0

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking to enhance its design services through a public procurement process for Creative Design Services. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on project management and specialty design services. The contract will cover multiple lots, including creative concepts and fundraising direct marketing, with a total estimated value of £4.4 million. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set from 1st September 2018 to 31st August 2020. Suppliers are expected to deliver high-quality services that adhere to the University's brand guidelines, ensuring value for money and customer satisfaction.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses in the creative and design sector, particularly those specialising in marketing, project management, and various design services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering flexible and high-quality outputs are well-suited to compete, as the University is keen on establishing partnerships that enhance service delivery while maintaining competitive pricing. With an emphasis on collaborative engagement, there is significant potential for growth and long-term contracts for successful bidders.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2ab0ef-c30e-4a05-9200-5d23e63c3df5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2018 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | BLUEFROG FUNDRAISING; CHERRY ANDERSON FREELANCE DESIGN; CREATIVE TRIANGLE; DIGITRONIX; FLUID IDEAS; GILL WILLIAMSON BRAND & DESIGN; JAYWING; KEITH DODDS; KIT STUDIO; OPTIMA GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTANTS; TOM PARTRIDGE DESIGN |

## 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

- 22 Oct 2018 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2ab0ef-c30e-4a05-9200-5d23e63c3df5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c2ab0ef-c30e-4a05-9200-5d23e63c3df5
  22nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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