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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c8381f1-a568-4bf7-b43c-5e51584e176f

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for Creative Agency Services, aiming to bring their brand to life through targeted and impactful creative work. This procurement falls under the Marketing Management Consultancy Services category, with additional classifications in advertising and marketing services. Located in Cumbria, North West, United Kingdom, the framework contract is set for a period from 10 September 2024 to 9 September 2027. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the award was made on 4 November 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising services to collaborate with a reputable academic institution. The awarded suppliers, SMRS Limited, Stark Hartley Atkinson, and Whistlejacket London, exemplify the types of companies well-suited for this tender. The framework is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a long-term opportunity to contribute to the University of Cumbria’s branding and marketing efforts.

## Notice

The aim of this tender is to secure a range of experienced contractors who can work in partnership with the University of Cumbria to bring our brand to life. The framework will consist of agencies who can successfully interpret our brand and develop new and existing creative. The targeted and impactful creative will be used to support key business objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0d7519-27a7-495f-a09f-d538e44eaeb0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2024 - 9 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SMRS; STARK HARTLEY ATKINSON; WHISTLEJACKET LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0d7519-27a7-495f-a09f-d538e44eaeb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0d7519-27a7-495f-a09f-d538e44eaeb0
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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