Published date: 24 January 2019
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Design consultancy services - 79415200
Graphic design services - 79822500
Design support services - 79933000
Location of contract
B4 7ET
Value of contract
£800,000
Procurement reference
ASTONUNI001-DN330127-22097129
Published date
24 January 2019
Closing date
27 July 2018
Contract start date
1 October 2018
Contract end date
30 September 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The University has an in-house marketing and communications team which includes two designers to cover all design elements; however insufficient resource and capability to cover all the demand across the University.Therefore we require a roster of Design Agencies who we can support, add value, and drive the University's design requirements further in line with our proposed vision. By carrying out such exercise opens up an opportunity for the University to understand the market, its availability and strategic competencies to deliver innovation on the contract. The core requirements in terms of service requirements are now understood from the previous contract alongside what the University expect from the suppliers will help mitigate the risk of poor and inconsistent delivery.
Procurement Objectives
• Reduce non-contracted spend outside of the framework
• Improve efficiency and economies of scale.
• Provide a seamless process for end users.
• Improve on the current SLA in terms of response to quotes and deadlines.
• Improve quality management of end publications; this shall be achieved by having a comprehensive defined scope of requirements and understanding each providers strengths.
Customer Objectives
Design
• Support our mission to be the UK's leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact
• Create and deliver design solutions to a high quality and on time
• Provide excellence in customer service and enhance the staff design experience
• Ensure ease of use for end users, better relationship management between printers and designers and,provide advice to the client where necessary
• Liaising with appointed printers at no extra cost
• Keep clients updated on new products and services to improve production and delivery
• Give clear guidance on the appropriate use of all design services
• Ensure our brand guidelines are adhered to
• Delivering concepts, ideas and content for integrated campaigns
• Supporting the in-house graphic designers when required
• Supplying copy-writing services and proofing services if required
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Award information
Awarded date
27 September 2018
Contract start date
1 October 2018
Contract end date
30 September 2020
Total value of contract
£800,000
This contract was awarded to 5 suppliers.
Digitrronix Ltd
Address
6 Union Mills, 9 Dewsbury Road Leeds LS11 5DD.
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Morton Ward Ltd
Address
12a Timberbush, Edinburgh, EH6 6QH.
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Room for Design
Address
Register House, Zetland Street, Northallerton, DL6 1NA.
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Voiceboxx Ltd
Address
16, Regents Place, Birmingham.
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
Whistlejacket London
Address
8 Berwick Street, London, W1F 0PH
Reference
None
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Shirley O'Reilly
Address
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
Birmingham
B4 7ET
England
Telephone
+44 1212044395
Website
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