Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Wolverhampton
MX Building, Camp Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 1AD
Telephone
+44 1902321000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
23-55 Creative Services Framework
Reference number
23-55
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Wolverhampton (‘the University’) is tendering to create a Framework Agreement for creative services to positively contribute to its image as a major regional/national and International HEI.
The University wishes to engage with multiple supplier partners who can positively contribute to the image of the University, translate strategic brand developments into bold, creative brand communications, with the aim of enhancing the Universities regional reputation and articulating a national/international profile.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 3
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Tenderers can apply for an individual lot, all lots and/or any combination of lots.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University requires innovative design and creative media for the regional, national, and international (off-line and online) campaigns it runs throughout the year.
It is important for the University Marketing, Communications and Digital Services Department to know the creative agency team assigned to the account (that should be readily available to the University for bespoke campaigns).
This will include but not be limited to access to art directors, creative directors, designers, etc. The University should feel confident that the design service
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Photography Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79961100 - Advertising photography services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
On occasions, Photographers will be required to obtain footage of case studies or partner institutes that need promoting. Promotion may be required within any region of the United Kingdom.
However, it is envisaged that in the main, Photography services commissioned by the University will predominantly be within the West Midlands area at any of the campuses associated with the University ( https://www.wlv.ac.uk/university-life/our-campus/) but tenderers must be prepared to work outside of these boundaries.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Video Production Services
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 92111000 - Motion picture and video production services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
On occasions, Videographers will be required to obtain footage of case studies or partner institutes that need promoting. Promotion may be required within any region of the United Kingdom.
However, it is envisaged that in the main, video production services commissioned by the University will predominantly be within the West Midlands area at any of the campuses associated with the University ( https://www.wlv.ac.uk/university-life/our-campus/) but tenderers must be prepared to work outside of these boundaries.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to 12 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 November 2023
Local time
9:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 November 2023
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
All correspondence must be via the University etendering portal - https://wlv.bravosolution.co.uk/
Contact direct with the University may not receive a response.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom