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University of Huddersfield: Creative Development & Design Framework

  University of Huddersfield is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: Creative Development & Design Framework
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: University of Huddersfield
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Development and Design Services. The framework will consist of two lots: Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)
Published: 25/07/2025 16:19
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Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

University of Huddersfield


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVLZ-8691-TYWT


Address:


Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
UK


Contact name:

Claire Gunton


Email:

c.gunton@hud.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

www.hud.ac.uk


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Creative Development & Design Framework


Reference number:

HUD-MAR-019


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Development and Design Services.
The framework will consist of two lots:
Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand
Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Marketing-services./29N5648P98

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29N5648P98





Total value (estimated):


GBP 1,410,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,692,000 including VAT



Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided


Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided


Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided



Lots



Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand



Description:

The University is in the process of developing a new brand strategy, following a piece of brand perceptions research.
The successful supplier will deliver the creative development and design elements for all high-profile undergraduate student recruitment campaigns, including collateral to be used in large-scale, multi-channel advertising campaigns, web content, print material etc.
The successful supplier will be expected to develop a campaign guidelines document for use by internal colleagues and agencies on the Graphic Design and Art Working framework , who may develop small-scale items that support undergraduate activity.
The successful supplier may work on the visual development of the University brand and the University brand guidelines.





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Value (estimated):


GBP 1,250,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,500,000 including VAT



Contract dates (estimated):

13/10/2025 to 12/10/2027


CPV classifications:


79342000 - Marketing services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

12/10/2029


Delivery regions:


UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees



Award criteria:


Name: Tender Specific Questions / Weighting: 15

Name: Building an Effective Partnership & Capacity Management / Weighting: 12.5

Name: Account Structure & Experience / Weighting: 12.5

Name: Added Value & Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Name: References / Weighting: 5

Name: Creative Brief - Proposed Approach Narrative / Weighting: 10

Name: Creative Brief - Presentation / Weighting: 15

Name: Creative Brief – Itemised Quote / Pricing Response / Weighting: 15

Name: Standard Rates & Future Pricing/Inflation / Weighting: 10



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

As set out in Invitation to Tender documents


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Tender Specific Questions are incorporated to ascertain a tenderers ability to meet the University’s minimum expectations with regards to Innovative creative development and design, a digital-first approach, excellent client management.
Tenderers which do not achieve the declared ‘total minimum score to proceed’ will be excluded from further evaluation.





Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)



Description:

Suppliers work with Postgraduate, Distance Learning and International Marketing Teams to deliver the creative development and design elements for related student recruitment campaigns, including collateral to be used in digital advertising campaigns, web content, print material etc.
The supplier will be expected to develop a campaign guidelines document for use by internal colleagues and agencies on the Graphic Design and Art Working framework, who may develop small-scale items that support audience-specific activity.
There may also be opportunity to work with organisational departments to create sub-brands for internal use e.g. Student Services.





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Value (estimated):


GBP 160,000 excluding VAT

GBP 192,000 including VAT



Contract dates (estimated):

13/10/2025 to 12/10/2027


CPV classifications:


79342000 - Marketing services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

12/10/2029


Delivery regions:


UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees



Award criteria:


Name: Tender Specific Questions / Weighting: 15

Name: Building an Effective Partnership & Capacity Management / Weighting: 12.5

Name: Account Structure & Experience / Weighting: 12.5

Name: Added Value & Sustainability / Weighting: 5

Name: References / Weighting: 5

Name: Creative Brief - Proposed Approach Narrative / Weighting: 10

Name: Creative Brief - Presentation / Weighting: 15

Name: Creative Brief – Itemised Quote / Pricing Response / Weighting: 15

Name: Standard Rates & Future Pricing/Inflation / Weighting: 10



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

As set out in Invitation to Tender documents


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Tender Specific Questions are incorporated to ascertain a tenderers ability to meet the University’s minimum expectations with regards to Innovative creative development and design, a digital-first approach, excellent client management.
Tenderers which do not achieve the declared ‘total minimum score to proceed’ will be excluded from further evaluation.




Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

22/08/2025 Time: 12:00


Tender submission deadline:

29/08/2025 Time: 12:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

26/09/2025



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

Not provided


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided

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Creative Development & Design Framework


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

University of Huddersfield


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVLZ-8691-TYWT


Address:


Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
UK


Contact name:

Claire Gunton


Email:

c.gunton@hud.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

www.hud.ac.uk


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Creative Development & Design Framework


Reference number:

HUD-MAR-019


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

** CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE **
The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Development and Design Services.
The framework will consist of two lots:
Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand
Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997372498

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29N5648P98





Total value (estimated):


GBP 1,410,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,692,000 including VAT



Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided


Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided


Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided




Contract value:

GBP 1,692,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Lot 1. Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand


Reference number:

1


Contract value:

GBP 1,500,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

26/11/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

10/12/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79342000 - Marketing services.



Delivery regions:


UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees



Assessment summaries sent:

27/11/2025



Supplier




Supplier:

Creative Concern Limited


Companies House:

04582786


Address:


FAIRBAIRN BUILDING,, 72 SACKVILLE STREET,
MANCHESTER,
M1 3NJ
UK


Email:

info@creativeconcern.com


Telephone:

01612360600


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Contract 2


Title:

Lot 2. All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)


Reference number:

2


Contract value:

GBP 192,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

26/11/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

10/12/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79342000 - Marketing services.



Delivery regions:


UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees



Assessment summaries sent:

26/11/2025



Supplier




Supplier:

12 Miles North Limited


Companies House:

13351613


Address:


THE BUSINESS VILLAGE, INNOVATION WAY
BARNSLEY
S75 1JL
UK


Email:

hello@12milesnorth.co.uk


Telephone:

07759653172


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No






Supplier:

Glassup & Stoski Ltd


Companies House:

05909545


Address:


THE STABLES 23B LENTEN STREET,
ALTON,
GU34 1HG
UK


Email:

info@glassupandstoski.com


Telephone:

01784426952


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided

Creative Development & Design Framework


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

University of Huddersfield


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PVLZ-8691-TYWT


Address:


Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
UK


Contact name:

Claire Gunton


Email:

c.gunton@hud.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

www.hud.ac.uk


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Creative Development & Design Framework


Reference number:

HUD-MAR-019


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

** AWARDED **
The University of Huddersfield intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of Creative Development and Design Services.
The framework will consist of two lots:
Lot 1: Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand
Lot 2: All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000055625

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/29N5648P98





Total value (estimated):


GBP 1,410,000 excluding VAT

GBP 1,692,000 including VAT



Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided


Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided


Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Not provided




Contract value:

GBP 1,692,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

Lot 1. Creative development and design delivery for the University brand, plus Undergraduate (UG) sub-brand


Reference number:

1


Contract value:

GBP 1,500,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

26/11/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

15/12/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79342000 - Marketing services.



Delivery regions:


UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees




Supplier




Supplier:

Creative Concern Limited


Companies House:

04582786


Address:


FAIRBAIRN BUILDING,, 72 SACKVILLE STREET,
MANCHESTER,
M1 3NJ
UK


Email:

info@creativeconcern.com


Telephone:

01612360600


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Contract 2


Title:

Lot 2. All other Audience sub-brand creative development and design delivery (non-UG)


Reference number:

2


Contract value:

GBP 192,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

Yes


Award decision date:

26/11/2025


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

12/12/2025


Contract dates (estimated):

01/01/2026 to 31/12/2027


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79342000 - Marketing services.



Delivery regions:


UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees




Supplier




Supplier:

12 Miles North Limited


Companies House:

13351613


Address:


THE BUSINESS VILLAGE, INNOVATION WAY
BARNSLEY
S75 1JL
UK


Email:

hello@12milesnorth.co.uk


Telephone:

07759653172


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No






Supplier:

Glassup & Stoski Ltd


Companies House:

05909545


Address:


THE STABLES 23B LENTEN STREET,
ALTON,
GU34 1HG
UK


Email:

info@glassupandstoski.com


Telephone:

01784426952


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

Yes


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided

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