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 - this is an estimate and not a guaranteed commitment.
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.
As part of the pricing schedule on Appendix B please can you provide a price for each of the designs detailed including 2 sets of amends and from this list submit no more than 3 examples (in total) from your portfolio with at least 1 for an education provider.
This provision is to run from 01/04/2026-31/03/2028, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 years, upon mutual agreement.
This opportunity is now live on the College's In-Tend portal. Interested bidders can register onto the portal here:
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:
Option to extend for 2 x 1 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
Contract locations
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
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.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price -35%
Quality - 50%
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
Contact name: Abby Leyden
Email: payments@liv-coll.ac.uk
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government