Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
UK
Contact person: Mrs Shirley O'Reilly
Telephone: +44 1212044395
E-mail: s.a.oreilly@aston.ac.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.aston.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.aston.ac.uk
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
371 Design Services Framework
Reference number: DN330127
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University has an in-house marketing and communications team which includes 2 designers to cover all design elements; however insufficient resource and capability to cover all the demand across the University. Therefore we require a roster of design agencies who we can support, add value, and drive the Universities design requirements further in line with our proposed vision.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
800 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79933000
79415200
79822500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
Main site or place of performance:
Main site is Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
By carrying out such exercise opens up an opportunity for the University to understand the market, its availability and strategic competencies to deliver innovation on the contract. The core requirements in terms of service requirements are now understood from the previous contract alongside what the University expect from the suppliers will help mitigate the risk of poor and inconsistent delivery.
Procurement objectives:
— reduce non-contracted spend outside of the framework,
— improve efficiency and economies of scale,
— provide a seamless process for end users,
— improve on the current SLA in terms of response to quotes and deadlines,
— improve quality management of end publications; this shall be achieved by having a comprehensive defined scope of requirements and understanding each providers strengths.
Customer objectives:
Design:
— support our mission to be the UK’s leading university for students aspiring to succeed in business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver local and global impact,
— create and deliver design solutions to a high quality and on time,
— provide excellence in customer service and enhance the staff design experience,
— ensure ease of use for end users, better relationship management between printers and designers and, provide advice to the client where necessary,
— liaising with appointed printers at no extra cost,
— keep clients updated on new products and services to improve production and delivery,
— give clear guidance on the appropriate use of all design services,
— ensure our brand guidelines are adhered to,
— delivering concepts, ideas and content for integrated campaigns,
— supporting the in-house graphic designers when required,
— supplying copy-writing services and proofing services if required.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40 %
Quality criterion: Presentation
/ Weighting: 30 %
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
Yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: EU/371/0218/DSF
Title: Design Services Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 41
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 41
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Digitronix Ltd
0304758
Unit 6 Union Mills, 9 Dewsbury Road
Leeds
LS11 5DD
UK
NUTS: UKE42
Internet address(es)
URL: http://digitronix.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: EU/371/0218/DSF
Title: Design Services Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 41
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 41
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morton Ward Ltd
235186
12a Timberbush
Edinburgh
EH6 6QH
UK
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.mortonward.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: EU/371/0218/DSF
Title: Design Services Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 41
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 41
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Room for Design
8924430
Register House, Zetland Street
Northallerton
DL6 1NA
UK
NUTS: UKE2
Internet address(es)
URL: www.roomfordesign.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: EU/371/0218/DSF
Title: Design Services Framework
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 41
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 41
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Voiceboxx Ltd
07714681
16 Regents Place
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
URL: http://vbx.agency/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: EU/371/0218/DSF
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/10/2018
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 41
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 41
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Whistlejacket London
9021526
8 Berwick Street
London
W1F 0PH
UK
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.whistlejacketlondon.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
UK
Telephone: +44 1212043000
E-mail: purchasing@aston.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
24/01/2019