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title: "The provision of creative design services for the University of Strathclyde"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0289a5"
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# The provision of creative design services for the University of Strathclyde

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0289a5

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has established a Framework Agreement for creative design services to support its internal design team in delivering various campus-wide projects. This procurement falls under the services category with a specific focus on design support services (CPV code: 79933000). The award, which has a total value of £400,000, was signed on 18 December 2020, and the procurement method utilised was an open procedure. The relevant delivery location is the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK, and the process was completed as of 12 January 2021, with 18 bids received in total.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for creative agencies looking to expand their portfolio in the education sector. Businesses that experience in design support services, particularly those capable of leveraging innovative approaches to branding, marketing collateral, and event designs, would be well-suited to compete for this framework. The established relationship with a single supplier allows for tailored, ad-hoc service requests, making this a promising prospect for agencies aiming to engage with educational institutions in delivering impactful visual communication strategies.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde requires the services of a single Creative Design Agency to support as and when required, the University's established design team in the development and delivery of a variety of campus wide projects. Given the ad-hoc nature of this agreement the University intends to establish a Framework Agreement, with a single supplier, which shall set out the overarching terms and conditions under which specific purchases (call offs) can be made.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde requires the services of a single Creative Design Agency to support as and when required, the University's established design team in the development and delivery of a variety of campus wide projects. Given the ad-hoc nature of this agreement the University intends to establish a Framework Agreement, with a single supplier, which shall set out the overarching terms and conditions under which specific purchases (call offs) can be made. As with the standard definitions of Framework Agreements the University offers no guarantee or any commitment to values stated within this notice. It is envisaged that, call offs under this Framework Agreement shall require the Creative Design Agency to provide services which include but are not limited to: -Development of project strategies by providing creative insight and awareness of trends in the market that will align with the project's vision and objectives. -Assist and where required lead, the design element of the refresh and realignment of University branding. -Produce captivating campaigns and supporting collateral that promotes the University's vision to project specific, target audiences. -Support in the development of marketing collateral, event space design, signage for conferences, events and open days aligned to the University's event's calendar. -Creation of innovative, multi-channel communication materials. -Refresh and creation, as and when required of faculty and corporate policy report documents, course content, display banners. -Design and development of branded and bespoke stationary and corporate event materials as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000593-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Q1 1QE |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATERIAL UK (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000593-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:331381-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

## Provenance

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