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Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

North Ayrshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: North Ayrshire Council

Buyer Address: Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, UKM93, KA12 8EE

Contact Name: Andrew Kerr

Contact Email: Andrewkerr@north-ayrshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
300000.0 GBP
Published
12 Sep 2025, 00:00
Deadline
13 Oct 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79822500
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders may submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539128

Link Title: Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

Link Description: North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders may submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

Lots

Lot Title: Graphic Design

Lot Description: This procurement will follow the open tender process.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-01-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Digital Media

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-01-31T00:00:00Z

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Documents

Document Title: Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework

Document Description: North Ayrshire Council invites tenders for the provision of a Graphic Design and Digital Media Framework. The framework will be split into two Lots: - Lot 1 - Graphic Design - branding, material (online and print), animation and illustration - Lot 2 - Digital Media - film making and virtual tours Bidders may submit tenders for a single Lot or both Lots.

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