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title: "Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035941"
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# Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035941

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services. The procurement process aimed to establish a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies to support the University's marketing team in creative campaigns, design of publications, and online and offline collateral for student recruitment and brand-related objectives. The contract has been signed for an amount of £500,000, with the University being the buying organisation located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 9th November 2022.

This tender by the University of Aberdeen offers business growth opportunities for agencies specialising in design consultancy services and creative marketing. Businesses with expertise in creative campaigns, project management, and relevant higher education experiences targeted at prospective students would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The tender presents a chance for agencies to work closely with the University on major campaigns and brand initiatives, fostering innovation and collaboration within the higher education sector.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD - It is the intention of the University to establish a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (3) three agencies to work with the University's marketing team on all the major creative campaigns, design of publications and associated online and offline collateral for the University's key student recruitment and brand- related objectives including phase three of the current brand refinement project as detailed in ITT documentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for a ranked framework agreement with a maximum of (3) three agencies to work with the University's marketing team on all the major creative campaigns, design of publications and associated online and offline collateral for the University's key student recruitment and brand- related objectives including phase three of the current brand refinement project as detailed in ITT documentation.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the Framework agreement will be effective from 1st October for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two (2) further periods, each of 12 months subject to satisfactory annual review and mutual agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031694-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | NATIVES ONLINE; STAND; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2022 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031694-2022
- 5 Aug 2022 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021531-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702471
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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