Scope
Reference
CfT_6161163
Description
Creative Design Services-Ulster University wishes to appoint a single supplier to help us
realise our growth ambitions. An extension of our own team who will embrace and
ambassador the brand as we do, to fortify brand excellence in all that we do.
Brand management is one of the most complex management challenges for universities.
The globalisation of the education sector and increasing competition in higher education
means that brands have increasingly become a strategic asset to be carefully developed
with its value protected and grown.
A strong brand benefits us all. If a university thrives, the value of its brand will increase,
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in turn creating a virtuous loop as academics, students and funding are drawn in.
We seek a partner who understands our goals and adds value in achieving and exceeding
them.
There will be one Contract to provide:
Art Working - Graphic layout from existing templates based on Ulster University brand
guidelines.
Brand Design - Concept creation of sub brand, logo or brand lock up, including research,
mood boards, concepts presentation and finally delivery of brand with associated
guidelines.
Video - Producing story boards, on occasion scripts and managing logistics through to
complete edit. Completing with captions, name plates and graphic cards. Where
necessary producing and executing video content for cinema and TV including
management of Clearcast, clocking and Peach upload.
Photography - Capturing photographs of our buildings and facilities to artistically celebrate
the investment in our students and in Northern Ireland. Creating content that is both
aesthetically excellent as well as accurate.
Further details are contained within the Tender Documents.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,291,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 December 2025 to 20 December 2028
- Possible extension to 20 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Following the initial Contract period (3 years), there are options to extend up to a further 36 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per Tender documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per Tender documentation.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 October 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by Ulster University.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Criteria | As per Tender documentation. |
Price | 60% |
| Quality Criteria | As per Tender documentation. |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ulster University
- Companies House: RC000726
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDLT-6268-MWZV
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0C - Causeway Coast and Glens
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland