Official UK procurement notice
PURCON 2049 - Creative Services Framework
Authority: University of East Anglia (Education)
What is being bought19 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe University of East Anglia (UEA) is seeking to appoint suppliers to form a Creative Supplier Framework to work with the University. This framework will be managed by ARM in conjunction with Procurement, or associated specialist UEA managers. In addition to it being used across the ARM department, it will also be open for use across the entire university. This tender covers multiple creative skillsets and suppliers may participate in offering services across multiple skillsets, including full-service offerings both skillset specific and multi-specialism:
Creative Strategy
Storyboarding
Artworking
Graphic Design
Illustration
Copywriting
Proofreading
Videography
Photography
Animation
Social Media Consultancy
Podcasts + Broadcasting
Full service
CPV: Advertising and marketing services · Advertising campaign services · Graphic design services · Marketing services · Motion picture and video services · Photographic and ancillary services · Proofreading services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 70 bids on the busiest of 19 lots · 34 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (19)Procurement structure
19 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Creative StrategyCancelled
Delivers innovative, strategic insights that captivate audiences and drives engagement across various platforms. Experts in interpreting complex briefs into impactful creative strategies, suppliers excel at crafting unique and effective plans that align with brand guidelines and resonate deeply with target audiences.
Lot #2StoryboardingCancelled
Expert storyboarding services transform concepts into visually compelling narratives, bridging the gap between the idea and the creative output. Their understanding of cinematic techniques ensure ideas are distilled into clear sequences, streamlining the production process for multimedia projects.
Lot #3ArtworkingCancelled
Artworking ensures that creative outputs are flawlessly translated into print-ready and digital-ready files. Meticulous attention to detail guarantees that all artwork meets exact specifications for various production methods and platforms.
Lot #4Graphic DesignCancelled
Graphic design services transform concepts into creative solutions, crafting compelling visuals that amplify brand identity, messages and engage target audiences. With mastery of typography, colour theory, and composition, they deliver polished designs that elevate brand recognition and user engagement across all channels.
Lot #5IllustrationCancelled
Skilled illustrators breathe life into ideas through captivating visual storytelling. Their versatile styles range from hand-drawn to digital techniques, adapting to diverse project needs.
Lot #6CopywritingCancelled
Exhibits unparalleled proficiency in the creation and refinement of written content, showcasing mastery in both the art of compelling storytelling and the precision of grammatical accuracy. With a keen understanding of target audiences and brand tone of voice, they adeptly craft engaging, accessible and inclusive copy that resonates with readers and drives desired actions.
Lot #7ProofreadingCancelled
Meticulous proofreading skills ensure the clarity, coherence, and correctness of written materials, enhancing readability and professionalism. Proficient in a variety of writing styles and formats, they excel in adapting content to suit diverse platforms and purposes, from marketing collateral to web copy and beyond.
Lot #8VideographyCancelled
Demonstrates mastery in visual storytelling. Proficient across various styles, from commercial to editorial and beyond, they adapt their approach to suit the needs and objectives of each project. Additionally, they demonstrate expertise in managing shoots, coordinating logistics, and directing subjects to ensure the seamless execution of commissions.
Lot #9PhotographyCancelled
Skilled in capturing powerful images that tell stories and grab attention. They're great at making photos that look good and fit a brand's style. Whether it's products, people, or everyday life, they can handle different types of shoots. They know how to use lighting and set up shots well and can manage image processing needs. The result? High-quality pictures that show off brands in the best way and connect with people across all channels.
Lot #10AnimationCancelled
Animators bring ideas to life through moving images - making characters, objects, and scenes come alive on screen. Whether it's 2D cartoons, 3D computer graphics, or stop-motion, they can work in different styles. Animators know how to tell stories through movement and can create short clips or longer videos that explain ideas and entertain viewers.
Lot #11Social Media ConsultancyCancelled
Social media experts help businesses make the most of available platforms. They know how to create content that people want to see and share - and can plan out what to post and when, to reach the right audience. They are great at responding to not only trends, but also external factors, and know how to use tools to see what's working well and what could be better. Keeping on top of platform changes, they can also teach others how to use these platforms effectively.
Lot #12Podcasts and BroadcastingCancelled
Podcast and broadcasting experts are good at planning shows, interviewing guests, and telling stories through content. For podcasts, they can help choose topics, write scripts, and get the finished show onto listening platforms. In broadcasting, they know how to run live shows and work with radio or TV equipment. They can also train others in speaking clearly and confidently.
Lot #13Full-Service - Creative contentCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions across multiple creative disciplines or production stages, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to all creative content that is not specifically listed in the below series of 'full-service' specialisms. Does not relate to performance marketing campaigns.
Lot #14Full-Service - Video productionCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to video production.
Lot #15Full-Service - Animation productionCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to animation production.
Lot #16Full Service - Creative campaignsCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to creative performance marketing campaigns.
Lot #17Full Service - Social Media campaignsCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to social media campaigns.
Lot #18Full Service - Podcast productionCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to podcast production.
Lot #19Full Service - Broadcast productionCancelled
Comprehensive end-to-end solutions, seamlessly managing entire projects relating to broadcast production.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 80
- Price: 20
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “PURCON 2049 - Creative Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 27 Nov 2024, 14:47 GMT
- Last source update
- 20 Aug 2025, 11:33 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 29 Jan 2025 – …
- Authority reference
PURCON 2049- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-050101- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c07dFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Review procedure
The University will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period at the point the information on the award of contract is communicated to tenderers. If an appeal regarding the award of contract has not been successfully resolved, then the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take action in the High Court. Any such action must be brought promptly and within the limitation period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Publisher note: Please note this procurement will be conducted via InTend, our e-tendering portal. You will need to register with InTend free of charge if you wish to access the tender documents. To register, please got to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home and follow the instructions on the system.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 29 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 29 Jan 2025, 13:00 GMT
Timeline
29 Jan 2025 → 20 Aug 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown29 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened29 Jan 2025, 13:00 GMT
- Notice published20 Aug 2025, 11:33 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete20 Aug 2025, 11:33 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast19 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Creative Strategy
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Animation
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Social Media Consultancy
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Podcasts and Broadcasting
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service A - Creative Content
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service B - Video Production
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service C - Animation Production
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service D - Creative Campaigns
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service E - Social Media Campaigns
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service F - Podcast Production
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Full-Service G Broadcast Production
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Storyboarding
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Artworking
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Graphic Design
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Illustration
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Copywriting
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Proofreading
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Videography
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Photography
- Signed
- 7 Jul 2025
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Creative Strategy | 51bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 2 · Storyboarding | 38bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 3 · Artworking | 60bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 4 · Graphic Design | 70bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 5 · Illustration | 39bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 6 · Copywriting | 42bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 7 · Proofreading | 24bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 8 · Videography | 51bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 9 · Photography | 37bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 10 · Animation | 53bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 11 · Social Media Consultancy | 23bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 12 · Podcasts and Broadcasting | 17bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 13 · Full-Service - Creative content | 39bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 14 · Full-Service - Video production | 44bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 15 · Full-Service - Animation production | 38bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 16 · Full Service - Creative campaigns | 30bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 17 · Full Service - Social Media campaigns | 17bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 18 · Full Service - Podcast production | 17bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| 19 · Full Service - Broadcast production | 13bids | — | — | £1 – £4,247,309 |
| Whole notice | — | — | — | £927,270 – £4,247,309 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
35 commercial parties on the notice- Ark Studio LimitedFramework contractor
- Burnt Tree LtdFramework contractor
- Buttercrumble LimitedFramework contractor
- Buttercrumble LimitedFramework contractor
- C R PhotographicFramework contractor
- Charlotte Gray PhotographyFramework contractor
- Collaborative Creative Design Studio LtdFramework contractor
- Creative Sponge LtdFramework contractor
- Design by Vine LimitedFramework contractor
- DesignPodFramework contractor
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- Implementation Management Partners, Ltd. (IMP)Framework contractor
- Inc Dot Com LimitedFramework contractor
- JCFX MediaFramework contractor
- JH Film ProductionFramework contractor
- KISS Communications LimitedFramework contractor
- MIC MediaFramework contractor
- Meantime Media LtdFramework contractor
- Mr White &Friends LtdFramework contractor
- Naked Marketing LimitedFramework contractor
- Peter & Paul Design LimitedFramework contractor
- Production Bureau LtdFramework contractor
- Rhapsody LimitedFramework contractor
- Sookio LimitedFramework contractor
- SubMotion ProductionsFramework contractor
- The Cafe Agency LtdFramework contractor
- Tile Media LtdFramework contractor
- Toponym Design LtdFramework contractor
- We Can Creative LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.