Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Sunderland
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
NUTS: UKC23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/
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
Student Creative Agency
Reference number: UoS/Student Creative Agency/0523
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Sunderland’s Faculty of Arts andCreative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations with relevant proven experience and expertise to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The purpose of this partnership is to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, authentic experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients, to develop their skills, and to prepare them for their future careers. The contract is expected to commence 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with up to 1 year extension taking it to a possible July 2027). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP £164,000 over 4 years' (the maximum contract length) ie GBP £41,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated value, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
164 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC23
Main site or place of performance:
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sunderland’s Faculty of Arts & Creative Industries is seeking proposals from organisations with relevant proven experience and expertise to partner in the delivery of a commercial creative agency for its students. The purpose of this partnership is to provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on, authentic experience in delivering creative projects for paying clients, to develop their skills, and to prepare them for their future careers. The contract is expected to commence 1st August 2023 to 31st July 2026 (with up to 1 year extension taking it to a possible July 2027). The overall contract value is estimated at GBP £164,000 over 4 years' (the maximum contract length) ie GBP £41,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated value, subject to changes to requirements across the University for the duration of the award.Closing date for tender submission is 12 noon Monday 19th June 2023
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Qualitative
/ Weighting: 60%
Cost criterion: Costs
/ Weighting: 40%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
164 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/08/2023
End:
31/07/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
19/06/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
01/08/2023
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/06/2023
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
University of Sunderland
Procurement, Planning & Finance, Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR! 3SD
UK
E-mail: tenders@sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Legal and Governance
Edinburgh Building, Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD
UK
E-mail: legal@sunderland.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/05/2023