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title: "(NU/1589-34) Digital Media Production Support"
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# (NU/1589-34) Digital Media Production Support

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb8f76a-1072-4ecb-8eff-cf89ff222387

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for its Digital Media Production Support tender, which aims to appoint a provider for monthly digital production assistance. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract valued at £36,000 and set to commence on 1st September 2021, concluding on 31st August 2022. The tender was published on 27th August 2021, and the procurement is classified under Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Interested suppliers had to submit proposals as part of a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital content production and marketing consultancy services. Companies that can offer creative digital solutions—including content creation, editing, and marketing strategy—would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, flexibility in service delivery and the ability to align with Newcastle University's brand guidelines will be crucial for potential suppliers looking to expand their client base through this collaboration.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide digital production support on a monthly retainer basis. The supplier will work alongside an internal production team to increase capacity for the creation of a variety of digital creative projects. Content produced by the supplier will need to compliment in style and tone, existing materials produced in-house and by third party suppliers. When developing new content with no existing precedent the supplier will need to ensure the final production is in-line with the established University brand guidelines. It is expected the retainer would be for, on average but not a guaranteed, 60 hours a month with a maximum of 720 hours over the 12 month contracted period. The winning supplier would be expected to provide flexibility in monthly allowances around this average. For example, 30 hours in month one, 40 hours in month two followed by 110 hours in month three. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services either in-house or through qualified and quality vetted sub-contractors: 1) Produce a range of digital content formats, including but not limited to: 2) Provide support on individual production elements, including but not limited to: 3) Provide "re-purposing" support on projects 4) Provide projects and raw assets for in-house use

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8cb5d-7006-48f9-ad33-36aefea7f56a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE WORKS ADVERTISING & DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package
- 48481000 - Sales or marketing software package
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services
- 72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8cb5d-7006-48f9-ad33-36aefea7f56a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8cb5d-7006-48f9-ad33-36aefea7f56a
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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