Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The University of Cumbria
Fusehill Street Campus
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKD1 - Cumbria
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
http://in-tend.co.uk/universityofcumbria
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://in-tendhoust.co.uk/universityofcumbria
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
Creative Agency Services
Reference number
25-01
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim of this tender is to secure a range of experienced contractors who can work in partnership with the University of Cumbria to bring our brand to life. The framework will consist of agencies who can successfully interpret our brand and develop new and existing creative. The targeted and impactful creative will be used to support key business objectives.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD1 - Cumbria
Main site or place of performance
The University of Cumbria - all campuses
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim of this tender is to secure a range of experienced contractors who can work in partnership with the University of Cumbria to bring our brand to life. The framework will consist of agencies who can successfully interpret our brand and develop new and existing creative. The targeted and impactful creative will be used to support key business objectives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
10 September 2024
End date
9 September 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
1 Year extension option subject to satisfactory contract performance
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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: 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
N/A
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
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
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 2
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
N/A
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
21 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
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
Tender must be valid until: 9 September 2027
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
21 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Place
Electronically
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.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Cumbria
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Country
United Kingdom