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Creative Development & Design Framework

University of Huddersfield

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Huddersfield

Buyer Address: Queensgate, Huddersfield, UKE44, HD1 3DH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claire Gunton

Contact Email: c.gunton@hud.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1410000.0 GBP
Gross: 1692000.0 GBP
Published
28 Jul 2025, 08:15
Deadline
29 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79342000 - Marketing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Development and Design Services. The framework will consist of two lots: Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Marketing-services./29N5648P98 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29N5648P98

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043298-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand

Lot Description: The University is in the process of developing a new brand strategy, following a piece of brand perceptions research. The successful supplier will deliver the creative development and design elements for all high-profile undergraduate student recruitment campaigns, including collateral to be used in large-scale, multi-channel advertising campaigns, web content, print material etc. The successful supplier will be expected to develop a campaign guidelines document for use by internal colleagues and agencies on the Graphic Design and Art Working framework , who may develop small-scale items that support undergraduate activity. The successful supplier may work on the visual development of the University brand and the University brand guidelines.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 1,250,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,500,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-12T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Tender Specific Questions (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Building an Effective Partnership & Capacity Management (12.5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Account Structure & Experience (12.5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Added Value & Sustainability (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): References (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Creative Brief - Proposed Approach Narrative (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Creative Brief - Presentation (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Creative Brief – Itemised Quote / Pricing Response (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Standard Rates & Future Pricing/Inflation (10%)

Lot Title: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)

Lot Description: Suppliers work with Postgraduate, Distance Learning and International Marketing Teams to deliver the creative development and design elements for related student recruitment campaigns, including collateral to be used in digital advertising campaigns, web content, print material etc. The supplier will be expected to develop a campaign guidelines document for use by internal colleagues and agencies on the Graphic Design and Art Working framework, who may develop small-scale items that support audience-specific activity. There may also be opportunity to work with organisational departments to create sub-brands for internal use e.g. Student Services.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 160,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 192,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-13T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-10-12T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Tender Specific Questions (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Building an Effective Partnership & Capacity Management (12.5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Account Structure & Experience (12.5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Added Value & Sustainability (5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): References (5%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Creative Brief - Proposed Approach Narrative (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Creative Brief - Presentation (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Creative Brief – Itemised Quote / Pricing Response (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Standard Rates & Future Pricing/Inflation (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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