Scope
Reference
T: 2025 - 004
Description
The College is looking to engage freelance graphic designers to provide professional design expertise, flexibility and high-quality visual content for our Director of Marketing. The College is looking for freelancers with specialised skills that can bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to ensure the College stands out from the competition. The anticipated annual budget is expected to fall between £25k & £30k inc. vat.
The top 3 x ranked suppliers will be awarded a place on the framework, these will be the highest scoring showing at the award stage. The option for creating a direct award or running a mini-competition between the top 3 x ranked suppliers is also included to secure best value.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two x one year optional extensions are included, to be discussed/actioned via a mutually agreeable decision.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
25 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
26 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender documents will be available on the College's In-Tend portal via the following link:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tcolc/aspx/Home
Please note that the tender documents should be published later on today 10/02/2026 or tomorrow at the latest.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price: 35%
Quality: 50% split as follows:
*Skills level of workforce 15%
*Ability to deliver brief to deadline 15%
*Innovative delivery 20%
Environmental, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability: 7%
Added Value: 8%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
The City of Liverpool College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10003955
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGX-5416-YRGY
The City of Liverpool College
The Learning Exchange, Liverpool
L1 9DW
United Kingdom
Email: tina.smith@liv-coll.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government