--- title: "Provision of Creative Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE" published: "2024-11-19" --- # Provision of Creative Services Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7205bac2-1f28-4551-9163-7af03435ef27.json) ## Summary The University of Central Lancashire has issued a tender titled "Provision of Creative Services Framework" under the industry category of Designs. This tender, which falls under the service procurement category, is currently in the Tender stage with a submission deadline of 17 January 2025. The procurement is being conducted through a selective, restricted procedure. The contract period for the awarded services is from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension of 24 months. The framework is divided into five lots: Creative/Concept Design, Photography, Videography, Copywriting, and Design, and covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several associated territories. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in creative services such as design, photography, videography, and copywriting. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an attractive prospect for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolios and collaborate with educational institutions. The need for a variety of creative services provides diverse opportunities for niche agencies and businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions collaboratively with in-house teams and other contracted suppliers. Potential applicants should prepare to complete and return the supplier questionnaire by the specified deadline for each lot they wish to compete for. ## Notice The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to work with a number of agencies across an array of creative service requirements as outlined in Lots 1 - 5 below from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027 (with an option to extend for 24 months). Appointed agencies would be expected to work collaboratively with each other and with our existing contracted suppliers for media planning and buying, as well as working closely with our in-house design and video teams. The University of Central Lancashire is embarking on the next phase of a refreshed brand. As we head towards our 200th anniversary in 2028, we want to raise awareness of our brand and cut through the 'noise' in the marketplace to reach our target audiences in a way that feels authentic and relevant to them. The requirement is divided into lots as per below Lot 1 - Creative / Concept Design Lot 2 - Photography Lot 3 - Videography Lot 4 - Copywriting Lot 5 - Design Additional information: Suppliers must complete the supplier questionnaire and return by the deadline specified for each Lot that they are applying for. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df8bc29-ebcf-4aca-bad8-c46f70ebe9a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE | | Locality | - | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 2HE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22314000 - Designs - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79961000 - Photographic services - 92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production - 92111220 - Advertising video-tape production - 92111240 - Propaganda video-tape production ## Release History - 19 Nov 2024 at 10:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df8bc29-ebcf-4aca-bad8-c46f70ebe9a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7df8bc29-ebcf-4aca-bad8-c46f70ebe9a3 19th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uclan/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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