The Sheffield College seeks to work with high quality contractors / consultants within a roster of creative and exceptionally talented agencies that will support the implementation of the Colleges marketing strategy.

Framework Contract opportunities will be undertaken in the following Lots or combination thereof:

— Area 1: Creative Direction;

— Area 2: Creative Design;

— Area 3: Print;

— Area 4: Campaign Management and Media Buying.

The College is particularly keen to develop a variety of partnerships for a number of consultancy / contractor / supplier disciplines as described in the various lots above. Tendering parties may bid for1, several or all lots.

The duration of the framework agreement shall be for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year. The framework will be reviewed annually, subject to performance.

All contracts awarded must be fulfilled within budgets set by the College at the outset of each year (1st August to 31st July).

The maximum overall value of the framework is anticipated to be 170 000 GBP (plus VAT) per academic year, This figure should not be taken as contractual and is stated only as a guide.

In addition it is important to note that the volume and value of contracts placed under the framework may vary from year to year dependent on various factors including funding availability and the economic climate.

The College reserves the right to not award appointments to the framework under any or all of the areas listed.

During the term of the framework should a contract opportunity arise that no provider on the framework can fulfil then the College reserves the right to carry out additional advertising.