✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 15:59.
Opportunity overview
Northern Regional College, hereby referred to as ‘the buyer’, wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide brand communications/creative design and print management to drive forward and assist the College in the execution of its marketing activity.
Classification
CPV79000000 — Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
6445575
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tenders must be submitted electronically via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) opportunity on eTendersNI, website details immediately below.
Paper submissions will not be accepted or considered and will be rejected by the Contracting Authority / Buyer.
The tender documents are available with unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: URL https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
For further details on invoicing procedures please see : https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar ticles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice Contract Value
The estimated value figure indicated in the Scope Section represents an overall estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the contracting Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Suppliers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Supplier in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise (and a Supplier shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into) until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the Contracting Authority.
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
480,000
Amount
400,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AC1 - Design & Creativity
Description
As per tender documentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
18
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
AC2 - Proposed Delivery Team, Relevant Experience and Assignment
Description
As per tender documentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
AC3 - Contract Management
Description
As per tender documentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Business Continuity
Description
As per tender documentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Print Management
Description
As per tender documentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
6
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
price
Name
Total Contract Price
Description
As per the tender documentation.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
technical
Description
As per tender documentation.
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
15 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 Dec 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 Dec 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Two optional extensions of up to twelve months each.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79822500
Description
Graphic design services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79823000
Description
Printing and delivery services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79800000
Description
Printing and related services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79000000
Description
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
096591-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Northern Regional College is seeking a supplier for brand communications, creative design and print management services to support its marketing activity. The tender is open until 16 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for agencies and suppliers providing brand communications, creative design, graphic design, print management, printing and delivery services.
Key points identified
Service requirementProvide brand communications, creative design and print management services.Evidence: Buyer description: 'wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide brand communications/creative design and print management to drive forward and assist the College in the execution of its marketing activity.'
Supplier requirementsUnknown beyond the required service scope.Evidence: No selection, technical, insurance, financial or accreditation requirements are supplied.
SME suitabilityUnknownEvidence: suitable_for_sme is null.
95% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Northern Regional College is seeking a supplier for brand communications, creative design and print management services to support its marketing activity. The tender is open until 16 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for agencies and suppliers providing brand communications, creative design, graphic design, print management, printing and delivery services.
Key deliverables
Brand communications services
Creative design services
Print management
Support for College marketing activity
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Service requirement
99% confidence
Provide brand communications, creative design and print management services.
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Buyer description: 'wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide brand communications/creative design and print management to drive forward and assist the College in the execution of its marketing activity.'
Supplier requirements
99% confidence
Unknown beyond the required service scope.
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No selection, technical, insurance, financial or accreditation requirements are supplied.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown
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suitable_for_vcse is null.
Geographic delivery area
95% confidence
Northern Ireland (UKN)
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Delivery location region is UKN; no more specific delivery location is supplied.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated maximum contract value
99% confidence
£400,000
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Process value_max is 400000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount is 400000 GBP.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
Pricing and payment terms
99% confidence
Unknown
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No pricing schedule or payment terms are supplied.
Delivery
Delivery location
95% confidence
Northern Ireland (UKN)
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Delivery location is recorded as region UKN, United Kingdom.
Buyer location
90% confidence
Newtownabbey, BT37 9RS, United Kingdom
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Buyer location is recorded as Newtonabbey, BT37 9RS, United Kingdom.
Delivery model and timetable
99% confidence
Unknown
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No delivery milestones, service levels, start date or end date are supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open
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display_status is open; source_status is active.
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure
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procurement_method is open and procurement_method_details is 'Open procedure'.
Notice type
99% confidence
Tender notice on Find a Tender
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notice_type and tender notice document title are 'Tender notice on Find a Tender'.
Publication date
99% confidence
13 October 2026
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published_at is 2026-10-13T14:26:43+01:00.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
16 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC
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Process and Lot 1 submission_deadline are 2026-11-16T15:00:00+00:00.
Lots
99% confidence
One active lot is supplied; no lot title or separate description is provided.
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Lots data contains Lot 1 with status active and null title and description.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Scope detail is limited
99% confidence
The supplied notice describes high-level brand communications, creative design and print management services but does not provide detailed specifications, volumes, service levels or evaluation criteria.
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Only the buyer's brief description is supplied; no further procurement documents or specifications are included.
Contract duration is not stated
99% confidence
The commencement and end dates are unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
Lot information is incomplete
99% confidence
Lot 1 has a £400,000 value and deadline but no title or description.
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Lot 1 title and description are null.
Submission instructions are not supplied
99% confidence
The submission portal, response format and submission requirements are unknown from the supplied data.
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No submission instructions or tender documents are included.
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