CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Design Services Framework

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to procure and implement a Framework Agreement for the provision of Design Services.

The intention is to procure a multi-vendor framework to provide ad-hoc design services and support to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Communications and Marketing team, as and when may be required.

The intention is to award a position on the framework to up to three (3) Suppliers on a tiered basis. The framework governance process is outlined below (Section 12). Each instance of activity as required by Life Sciences Hub Wales will be called-off via the framework as a distinct package of work.

Life Sciences Hub Wales envisages ad-hoc support on a range of design material and content, The nature of the projects and tasks required during the period of the agreement will be varied and dependant on priorities identified by Life Sciences Hub Wales.

As an indication, the scope of the requirement is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following:

- Creation of promotional flyers, digitally and in print, for a range of activities such as events and initiatives (etc) hosted by Life Sciences Hub Wales;

- Creation of corporate documents of medium length i.e. annual reports, whitepaper publications etc;

- Design of digital publications to maximise usability and interactivity of content, which may include navigation links and embedded media (for example);

- Development of event materials for larger-scale events or event series i.e. promotional materials, delegate packs and slide decks for online conference;

- Graphic design of promotional corporate giveaways and accessories for use at events i.e. branded notepads and pull-up banners / signage;

- Creation of branded stationery i.e. business cards utilising brand guidelines; and

- Creation of digital communications assets to include:

- Digital assets / media content (animations, gifs, infographics etc);

- Digital adverts (MPUs, banners etc).

For the avoidance of doubt note that the list provided above is not considered all-encompassing nor exhaustive and is provided only as a high-level indication of the likely requirement.

The actual requirement will be outlined in full detail to the framework Supplier(s) in each call-off instance.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=132462.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

The anticipated maximum Framework Agreement value is (up to) circa. £20,000 (excluding VAT) per annum, for a total potential maximum value of £60,000 (ex VAT) over the total potential term of the Framework.

However, note that Life Sciences Hub Wales makes no commitment to the total value of the Framework, nor to the value or volume of work to be let during the term of the agreement.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

LSHW/008/2023

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:132462)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice