---
title: "P-2413 Graphic Design Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036a29"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
published: "2023-03-07"
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# P-2413 Graphic Design Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036a29

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## Summary

Translink has completed the award process for the "P-2413 Graphic Design Framework" contract. They were looking for two suppliers to provide graphic design and associated services on an ad-hoc basis. The tender process involved quality and cost criteria, with an open procurement method. The contract is now active with Whitenoise Design Ltd and Design Ethos Ltd. The total contract value is £525,000, and the contract was signed on 7th March 2023 in Belfast, UK.

This tender offers opportunities for graphic design services providers to join a framework agreement with Translink. Businesses specialised in graphic design, advertising, PR, communications, and branding are well-suited to compete. The initial term of the contract is 3 years, with options for up to 4 one-year extensions. Suppliers will be ranked within the framework based on their initial bid results. Translink will commission services as needed, providing growth potential for successful bidders in this sector.

## Notice

Translink uses a hybrid model to fulfil its graphic design requirements. It has an in-house design team and works with external specialist agencies including advertising, PR, communications and brand. Translink wishes to appoint two suppliers to a Framework Agreement for Graphic Design and Associated Services. Services will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis and suppliers will be ranked on the framework based on their ranking as a result of the initial framework tender process. There is no guaranteed level of business. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink uses a hybrid model to fulfil its graphic design requirements. It has an in-house design team and works with external specialist agencies including advertising, PR, communications and brand. Translink wishes to appoint two suppliers to a Framework Agreement for Graphic Design and Associated Services. Services will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis and suppliers will be ranked on the framework based on their ranking as a result of the initial framework tender process. There is no guaranteed level of business. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Options: Initial term of 3 years plus up to 4 x optional extensions of 12 months each.

Renewal: options for 4 x 12-month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006630-2023 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | £525,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £525,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN ETHOS; WHITENOISE DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006630-2023
- 21 Sep 2022 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026420-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.translink.co.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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