Published date: 16 May 2018

Last edited date: 16 May 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 June 2018

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

West Midlands

Value of contract

£700,000 to £800,000

Procurement reference

ASTONUNI001-DN330127-56222120

Published date

16 May 2018

Closing date

15 June 2018

Contract start date

1 September 2018

Contract end date

29 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?

No

Description

The University requires a wide and varying range of services each year. The specifications detailed in the cost schedule, represent a small cross-section of the types of work that are required. The University is seeking to appoint a maximum of five design agencies. There will be additional, but as yet unspecified requirements, for which quotations will be requested from the successful Supplier(s) as they arise. 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 follow to Aston University's corporate guidelines at all times.

Suppliers must engender a commitment to 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. The successful supplier/s will drive the vision and add value through creative design concepts in delivering the following objectives;

• Delivering concepts, ideas and content for integrated campaigns
• Improve quality management of end publications
• Create and deliver design solutions to a high quality and on time
• Give clear guidance on the appropriate use of all design services
• Provide excellence in customer service and enhance the staff design experience
• Improve on the current SLA in terms of response to quotes and deadlines

More information

Additional text

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d06f86ef-2b55-e811-80eb-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=d06f86ef-2b55-e811-80eb-005056b64545

About the buyer

Contact name

Maria Dacosta

Address

Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
England

Telephone

+44 1212044396

Email

t-dacostam@aston.ac.uk

Website

http://www.aston.ac.uk