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.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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
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
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 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
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-022697
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
25-01
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 November 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 27
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 27
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: 27
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SMRS
2 Express Works, 3 George Leigh Street
Manchester
M46BD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
National registration number
3365804
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whistlejacket
6th Floor the Charlotte Building, 17 Gresse Street
London
W1T1QL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI3 - Inner London – West
National registration number
9021526
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shark Hartley Atkinson
west 2, Asma Court , Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle
NE47YD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
National registration number
6303161
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: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Cumbria
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Country
United Kingdom