Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1e-c761-7021-93fe-b3567586c0a8/creative-design-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Creative Design Services [The University of Nottingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) Estimated value £3,000,000 to £4,400,000 Published 22 Mar 2018 Deadline Closed 27 Apr 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Nottingham is a pioneering university providing an exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience for our 45,000 students. Consistently targeted by leading graduate employers for our talented and well-rounded graduates. We deliver world-leading research that transforms lives, improves societies, and shapes the future. Ranked eighth in the UK for research power, with 97% of our research recognised internationally (REF 2014), and with a research portfolio worth ?600m. We are consistently ranked among the world's top 100 universities (QS), a pioneer in global education, with award-winning campuses and unrivalled facilities in both the UK and Asia. In order to enhance the reputation and recruitment activity, the need for a high standard of design work and excellent value for money is paramount. The University wishes to contract with multiple suppliers over four (4) Lots as follows: - Lot 1 Creative concepts - Lot 2 General design and typesetting - Lot 3 Freelance design - Lot 4 Fundraising direct marketing For the agreement to be considered to be successful it should: o Deliver an improved level of service and quality to end-users with utmost flexibility during peak periods o Achieve ongoing value for money and competitive pricing throughout the duration of the agreement o Maintain the integrity of the University's brand guidelines and consistent speed and quality of output o Maintain consistent standard of service via SLAs and KPIs o Seek to generate savings and process efficiencies o Increase internal customer satisfaction Additional information: For the provision of Creative Design Services, Tender ref: PROC JG ITT/901 You are required to return your submission using the University of Nottingham's e-Tendering web site: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/) Bids must be submitted no later than: 12:00 noon 27th April 2018 To return using the web site you need to: ### LOG IN click on MY TENDERS then VIEW DOCUMENTS ### Follow the instructions on this page All correspondence relating to this project should be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site, contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 Contact at the University of Nottingham for this tender are: Procurement contact: Julie Greenfield / Denise China Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Possible EU Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes Read full description ## CPV classification Project-management services other than for construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/27b37db6-3cf6-4337-9a20-eea14715d356) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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