--- title: "Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-23" --- # Framework Agreement - Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab471898-4569-4ecb-a563-95c28cae7629.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Keele University seeks tenders for a Framework Agreement titled "Marketing and Events Support for Keele ERDF Funded Programmes". This opportunity falls within the marketing services industry category and is located in Keele, West Midlands. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is 8th June 2017. The total estimated budget for this framework is £200,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The contracts will cover various aspects including branding, event organisation, marketing collateral, and photography services, focusing on the university's European Regional Development Funded projects. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and event management services, particularly those experienced in working with educational institutions or funded projects from the European Regional Development Fund. Companies that can provide branding expertise, event management, or marketing collateral creation are especially well-suited to compete. By participating in this framework, successful bidders could secure ongoing work with Keele University and contribute to the delivery of innovative projects within the New Keele Deal initiative. ## Notice Tenders are invited from interested parties for inclusion in a Framework Agreement for Marketing and Events Support for Keele University's ERDF Funded Projects. These currently include the approved projects of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND); the Keele Research & Innovation Support Programme (KRISP); the Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership (MCIL); and Business Bridge; which collectively form part of the New Keele Deal. Additional projects subject to ERDF funding approval may also be included under this framework within the stated estimated framework value. The Framework Agreement is divided into five lots covering specific goods/services and the University envisage appointing up to three Service Providers in each lot although the University reserves the right to vary this number. Tenderers can bid for one or more lots. Whilst the Framework Agreement has a budget of PS200,000 no guarantee is given as to the levels of expenditure under the framework and within each lot. Lot 1 - Branding and Design Services Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to design and develop a distinct brand identity for the four projects (SEND, KRISP, MCIL, Business Bridge) individually and for the programme (New Keele Deal) as a whole. Additional projects subject to ERDF approval may also be included under this framework within the stated estimated framework value. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 2 - Marketing Collateral, Gifts and Stationery Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with the Branding and Design Service Providers (appointed under Lot 1), project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to produce a range of direct hard copy marketing collateral, corporate gifts and stationery items. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 3 - Event Organisation Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to manage the organisation of a range of events. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 4 - Photography and Videography Services Keele University is seeking organisations or consortia to work with project teams, the University's Directorate of Engagement and Partnerships and the Directorate of Marketing and Communications to provide videography and photography services. Further information is given in the Tender Specification in Section 2 of the invitation to tender (ITT). Lot 5 - Di... Additional information: The University will call-off pieces of work under the framework either by: * Directly awarding the work to one of the framework Service Providers without reopening competition OR * By carrying out a further competition with the framework Services Providers in the given lot to which the work relates. The University will take into account the quantity, value and characteristics of the goods and/or services required when determining the method of call-off for a given piece of work. The choice of the method of call-off will be down to the sole discretion of the University after taking into account these factors. Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the University at any time. The University reserves the right at any time to: i) Reject any or all responses and to cancel or withdraw this procurement at any stage; ii) Change the basis, the procedures and the time-scales set out or referred to within the procurement documents;and iii) Require a Tenderer to clarify any submissions in writing and/or provide additional information (failure to respond adequately may result in disqualification). The SEND, KRISP, MCIL and Business Bridge projects are part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Marketing and Events services required are also part funded by ERDF and BEIS. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Part-funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c7fae3-6662-46de-a960-0c554457613b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST5 5BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Electoral ward | Keele | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 15842100 - Chocolate - 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets - 22310000 - Postcards - 22459100 - Advertising stickers and strips - 22815000 - Notebooks - 22852000 - Folders - 30199700 - Printed stationery except forms - 30199710 - Printed envelopes - 30199730 - Business cards - 30199740 - Compliment slips - 30199792 - Calendars - 34722100 - Balloons - 39292500 - Rulers - 39298700 - Trophies - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79952000 - Event services - 79961350 - Studio photography services ## Release History - 23 May 2017 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c7fae3-6662-46de-a960-0c554457613b - 5 May 2017 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c7fae3-6662-46de-a960-0c554457613b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c7fae3-6662-46de-a960-0c554457613b 23rd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/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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