---
title: "659 - Design Services 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035592"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-02-06"
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# 659 - Design Services 2

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035592

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## Summary

Aston University is actively seeking to appoint 3 suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework. The University aims to collaborate closely with the selected suppliers over the 3-year framework period, with a possible extension based on performance. The procurement stage is selective, using a Restricted procedure. The deadline for the tender submission is 24th August 2022, with the second stage invitation scheduled for 31st August 2022. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to printing services.

This tender by Aston University presents an opportunity for design consultancy and graphic design service providers to enter a long-term partnership that aligns with Aston University's ethos and corporate guidelines. Businesses that can showcase a strong approach to brand assurance, risk management, communication, and presentation will be well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, Aston University, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, is keen to engage with suppliers who can deliver high-quality design services in accordance with the University's requirements.

## Notice

Aston University is seeking to appoint 3 Suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The document 'Design Project Range' represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The University has two in-house designers and currently outsources design requirements. Design suppliers will be expected to work with the in-house designers and the approved print suppliers where appropriate. Design suppliers must always follow Aston University's corporate guidelines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aston University is seeking to appoint 3 Suppliers to create and establish a Design Services Framework with options to extend the appointment subject to the mutual agreement of the parties. The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The document 'Design Project Range' represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The framework will be in place for 3 years with the option to extend for a further year based on satisfactory performance.

Renewal: The framework will be in place for 3 years with the option to extend for a further year based on satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2023 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £630,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £630,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE TRIANGLE; HYBRID NEWS; MORTON WARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2023 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003627-2023
- 25 Jul 2022 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020202-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk
- https://hybrid.co/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8fec7505-0d09-ed11-8116-005056b64545
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.creativetriangle.co.uk/

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