Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c24-7467-7345-9819-0e9eada09930/creative-design-services-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Creative Design Services - AWARD [The University of Nottingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) Estimated value £3,000,000 to £4,400,000 Published 22 Oct 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 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/6366c49d-ce9a-4510-bd06-9e4214259fd0) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile The University of Nottingham: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-nottingham) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)