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title: "2909/LM - Creative Design Services Framework Agreement - Student Recruitment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c3e3"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2021-12-08"
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# 2909/LM - Creative Design Services Framework Agreement - Student Recruitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c3e3

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender process for the "Creative Design Services Framework Agreement – Student Recruitment," classified under graphic design services and valued at £1,500,000. This procurement is currently in the award stage, having completed the tender submission period that ended on 6th August 2021. The services are required to support the creative design (excluding print) of materials for student recruitment, and the framework agreement includes three lots, allowing for a long-term partnership with the selected suppliers. Submissions were gathered via a restricted procedure on the University’s e-tendering platform, with a focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) as part of the award criteria.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design and design consultancy services to engage with the higher education sector. Companies that can create innovative design formats and collaborate on photography will be particularly well-suited to participate. The eligibility for participation extends to a wide range of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the graphic design industry, enabling them to leverage their creativity and expertise in a competitive tendering process that could enhance their visibility and portfolio in essential academic projects.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is tendering for the creative design (but not print) of printed materials related to student recruitment. This framework agreement consists of 3 Lots.Services required will typically include:* Creating or suggesting new formats for appropriate audiences and campaigns.* Commissioning photography that can be used in print and online applications.* Liaising with the printer who will be allocated from the University's print framework agreement.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield is tendering for the creative design (but not print) of printed materials related to student recruitment. This framework agreement consists of 3 Lots.Services required will typically include:* Creating or suggesting new formats for appropriate audiences and campaigns.* Commissioning photography that can be used in print and online applications.* Liaising with the printer who will be allocated from the University's print framework agreement.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

Renewal: 3 Years optional extension periods, to be taken in yearly increments, subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030523-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BELL INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS; CREATIVE TRIANGLE; EDUCATION CUBED; ELEVEN DESIGN; FUSION DESIGN; HUMANSTUDIO; INK & WATER; MAMMOTH DESIGN; WASH STUDIO; WHISTLEJACKET LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030523-2021
- 6 Jul 2021 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015473-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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