Award of Creative Design Services Contracts to Multiple Suppliers by University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Creative Design Services Contracts to Multiple Suppliers by University of Nottingham
Awarded 31 Aug 2018
Awarded31 Aug 2018
Value£4,400,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 6y 2mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2018Expired 30 Aug 2020
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The University of Nottingham awarded contracts to Bluefrog Fundraising Limited, Cherry Anderson Freelance Design, Creative Triangle, Digitronix Ltd, Fluid Ideas Ltd, Gill Williamson Brand & Design, Jaywing plc, Keith Dodds, Kit Studio, and Optima Graphic Design C for creative design services across four lots: creative concepts, general design and typesetting, freelance design, and fundraising direct marketing.
The agreements, valued at £4,400,000, aimed to enhance the university's reputation and recruitment activity through high-standard design work and value for money, with requirements for improved service quality, flexibility during peak periods, adherence to brand guidelines, and consistent service standards via SLAs and KPIs.
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Award of Creative Design Services Contracts to Multiple Suppliers by University of Nottingham
Won by Bluefrog Fundraising Limited,Cherry Anderson Freelance Design,Creative Triangle,Digitronix Ltd,Fluid Ideas Ltd,Gill Williamson Brand & Design,Jaywing plc,Keith Dodds,Kit Studio,Optima Graphic Design Consultants Ltd,Tom Partridge Design · The University of Nottingham
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