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title: "Communications Framework for University of Leeds"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS"
published: "2020-02-07"
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# Communications Framework for University of Leeds

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d68c3e54-78db-4055-8c87-12eed90b18d3

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is currently conducting a selective tender for the "Communications Framework," which includes services in advertising and marketing. The tender is open until 26th February 2020, 23:59 UTC, and aims to support the university's strategic campaign development, graphic design, web development, and video production needs. This opportunity falls under the CPV classification for advertising and marketing services, and procurement will follow a restricted procedure. The resulting contract will commence on 1st July 2020 and run until 30th June 2024, with delivery set in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the marketing and creative sectors to grow their business. Companies that specialise in strategic campaign development, graphic design, web development, and video production are particularly encouraged to participate. The University has expressed that it may favour SMEs in its selection process, making this an attractive venture for agile and innovative businesses looking to expand their client base in the higher education sector.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2019adb5-6ebf-43bf-a8fc-61b72ef38416 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2020 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2019adb5-6ebf-43bf-a8fc-61b72ef38416
- 1 Feb 2020 at 07:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2019adb5-6ebf-43bf-a8fc-61b72ef38416
- 31 Jan 2020 at 12:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2019adb5-6ebf-43bf-a8fc-61b72ef38416
- 25 Jan 2020 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2019adb5-6ebf-43bf-a8fc-61b72ef38416

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2019adb5-6ebf-43bf-a8fc-61b72ef38416
  7th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./74AHR5T478
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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