Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKC23 - Sunderland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
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
Student Creative Agency
Reference number
UoS/Student Creative Agency/0523
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Awarded The University of Sunderland’s Faculty of Arts andCreative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations with relevant proven experience and expertise to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The purpose of this partnership is to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, authentic experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients, to develop their skills, and to prepare them for their future careers. The contract is expected to commence 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with up to 1 year extension taking it to a possible July 2027). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP £164,000 over 4 years' (the maximum contract length) ie GBP £41,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated value, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £164,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC23 - Sunderland
Main site or place of performance
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
AwardedThe University of Sunderland’s Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations with relevant proven experience and expertise to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The purpose of this partnership is to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, authentic experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients, to develop their skills, and to prepare them for their future careers. The contract is expected to commence 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with up to 1 year extension taking it to a possible July 2027). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP £164,000 over 4 years' (the maximum contract length) ie GBP £41,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated value, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.Closing date for tender submission is 12 noon Monday 19th June 2023
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Qualitative / Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion - Name: Costs / Weighting: 40%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: Yes
Identification of the project
Any commissions under this contract maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc, the list is not exhaustive
two.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-014206
Section five. Award of contract
Title
UoS/Student Creative Agency/0523
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 July 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Creo Communications Limited
8 Foyle Street, Sunniside
Sunderland
SR1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC23 - Sunderland
National registration number
08874366
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £164,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £164,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Awarded
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, Planning & Finance, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR! 3SD
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal and Governance
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
Country
United Kingdom