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title: "Student Creative Agency University of Sunderland - AWARD"
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# Student Creative Agency University of Sunderland - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f42902cd-8f47-40b3-80e6-d22685f7ebf1

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has awarded a contract for a Student Creative Agency partnership, lasting from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2026, with a possible extension to July 2027. The total contract value is estimated at GBP £164,000 over 4 years. The closing date for tender submissions was 12 noon on Monday, June 19, 2023. The procurement falls under the business services category and involves business development consultancy services.

This tender offers an opportunity for organisations with expertise in business development, marketing, and consultancy services to partner with the University of Sunderland. The contract aims to provide students with hands-on experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients. Businesses in the creative industries sector would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity, which involves a partnership to enhance student skills and prepare them for future careers.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland's Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations with relevant proven experience and expertise to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The purpose of this partnership is to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, authentic experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients, to develop their skills, and to prepare them for their future careers. The contract is expected to commence 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with up to 1 year extension taking it to a possible July 2027). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS164,000 over 4 years' (the maximum contract length) ie GBP PS41,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated value, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award. Closing date for tender submissions is 12 noon - Monday 19th June 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a8058-14d3-402a-87a0-553cb372dab5 |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREO COMMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a8058-14d3-402a-87a0-553cb372dab5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a8058-14d3-402a-87a0-553cb372dab5
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

## Provenance

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