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title: "1777/YW - Design of Alumni Magazine"
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# 1777/YW - Design of Alumni Magazine

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83990eec-78c0-4126-89b9-31b9cd279e45

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently awarded a contract for the design of its annual alumni magazine, encompassing both hard copy and digital formats. This contract covers three issues for the academic years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021, with a potential extension for an additional two years based on performance. The total contract value is £15,000, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 8th January 2018 and will conclude on 7th January 2021. Tenders had to be submitted by 12 noon on 30th October 2017, and the winning supplier for this project is White Light Media Ltd, based in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy and graphic design services to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Companies that focus on creating high-quality print and digital designs, particularly those with experience in editorial projects, would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract allows for potential extensions, ongoing collaborations could lead to sustained business growth, especially for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios in the education sector.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield (hereby referred to as the University) wish to appoint a contractor to provide the design of the hard copy and digital annual alumni magazine and associated materials (as outlined below). The contract for the design of the annual alumni magazine and the digital version will be for three issues: The 2018/2019 issue The 2019/2020 issue The 2020/2021 issue There is also the possibility to extend the contract for an extra year, plus one additional year, subject to satisfactory performance. The closing date for return of Tenders is 12 noon on Monday 30th October 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fa97e3-36c4-45bf-adc0-15fcf189a45c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 7 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | WHITE LIGHT MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2017 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fa97e3-36c4-45bf-adc0-15fcf189a45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22fa97e3-36c4-45bf-adc0-15fcf189a45c
  29th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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