Prior information notice
This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
UK
Telephone: +44 01179289000
E-mail: procurement-office@bristol.ac.uk
NUTS: UKK11
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.bristol.ac.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
University Brand Refresh
Reference number: Mar-2308-001-PC_1655
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79413000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Bristol wishes to inform the market of a forthcoming tendering opportunity to appoint an agency to refresh the University brand.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79822500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK11
Main site or place of performance:
Bristol
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of a forthcoming tendering opportunity.
The University of Bristol (UoB) will be looking for an agency to work in partnership to achieve a refreshed brand that resonates with its core audiences and represents its values and strategy. This requires a reworking of the University's identity shaped in consultation with its vast and varied communities.
The scope of the work needs to be fully defined, whether it is a complete rebrand or a minor refresh.
UoB will be looking to the appointed agency to identify the most appropriate approach and work together to agree the specifics. UoB is aware of the need to clearly communicate what the University stands for, what it achieves, what it means to people, and the impact it has across the world.
Differentiation from other Higher Education institutions is key.
Based on recommendations from comprehensive recent market research, the successful agency should present to us a revised strategic positioning for the brand and a new visual identity and narrative that will reflect the approach.
No response to this PIN is required from the market. To be informed of when this tendering opportunity is live, please ensure that your organisation is registered on the University's tendering portal at https://tenders.bris.ac.uk. The contract notice for this opportunity is expected to be published in September 2023.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
In issuing this Prior Information Notice and seeking to inform the market, the University of Bristol makes no commitment to undertake this procurement.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/09/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/08/2023