Award of Framework for Graphic Design Services for Printed Materials at Newcastle University
Newcastle University · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Framework for Graphic Design Services for Printed Materials at Newcastle University
Awarded 07 Jan 2019
Awarded07 Jan 2019
Value£2,000,000.00
AgencyNewcastle University
RegionNorth East
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 3y 11mo ago3y 11mo term
Awarded 7 Jan 2019Expired 26 Nov 2022
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Newcastle University awarded a contract to AGNE Ltd trading as AlphaGraphics, Altogether Creative, Aspire Design Ltd, Fever Design Limited, Gainford Design Associates LLP, Icon Creative Design, Perro Design and Communications Ltd, Smith Creative, and Ster for graphic design services for core printed recruitment and corporate publications.
The framework covers design and preparation of artwork for print only, with print purchased separately from the University's approved supplier list.
Excluded categories are digital design, PR and marketing advertising, campaign development design and delivery, and brand development, though print products within these exclusions may be commissioned outside the framework.
Design work must be easily translatable into digital formats without extensive further graphic design.
The contract value is AUD 2,000,000.
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Award of Framework for Graphic Design Services for Printed Materials at Newcastle University
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