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title: "Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen"
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# Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000702471

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has recently awarded a contract for Design, Creative & Associated Services. The procurement process was led by the University of Aberdeen, a public body operating in the Education sector in Aberdeen, UK. The contract was awarded following an open procedure with a total value of GBP 500,000. The University intended to establish a ranked framework agreement with up to three agencies for key student recruitment and brand-related campaigns.

This tender by the University of Aberdeen for Design, Creative & Associated Services provides opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative industry. Businesses specializing in creative campaigns, design of publications, and online and offline collateral are well-suited to compete. The University aims to collaborate with agencies to enhance its brand and attract more students, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in the marketing and design sectors.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463804 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463804
- 5 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455647

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455647
  Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463804
  Design, Creative & Associated Services - University of Aberdeen - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000702471
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/aberdeen-civil-justice-centre-and-commercial-courts

## Provenance

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