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Published 10 Mar 2023, 14:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework

Official notice

Authority: Forestry Commission (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedureMax 3 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£350,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 26 Feb 2025
Lots 5max 3 won per supplier

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

We will be awarding a framework agreement for design work at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. This framework will cover our everyday design works and will be split over 2 lots covering different design work ‘types’. Lot 1 will be design for digital and print, Lot 2 will be for design and build projects.

CPV: Design consultancy services · Graphic design services · Printed matter and related products · Signage · Specialty design services

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · 2 with a published value · win at most 3 of them
Lot #1Specialist digital design including animation and filmPlannedLot estimate not published

Specialist digital design including animation and film

Delivery: South West · Gloucestershire
Lot #2Design and production of print materials including illustration e.g. leaflets, banners, interpretative panelsPlannedLot estimate not published

Design and production of print materials including illustration e.g. leaflets, banners, interpretative panels

Delivery: South West · Gloucestershire
Lot #3Design and build projects for more complex onsite projectsPlannedLot estimate not published

Design and build projects for more complex onsite projects (up to £20,000), where the designer will need fabrication expertise, including experience of fulfilling the duties of the Principal Designer role as specified under Construction Design and Management Regulations

Delivery: South West · Gloucestershire
Lot #4Design for digital and printRenewalPublished value£200,000

Lot 1 suppliers will provide design services for material such as:

-concept development

-creating visuals for marketing campaigns

-Leaflets / publications

-digital media for rollout across social media platforms

-simple graphic panels designed to fit existing signage structures.

Delivery: South West · Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Extensions: May be renewed upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Design and buildRenewalPublished value£150,000

Lot 2 suppliers will provide a design and build service for small-medium onsite interpretative projects (typically up to £30,000 in value but there may be occasions when the value is higher).

Delivery: South West · Gloucestershire
Extensions: May be renewed upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
What this means for your bid
  • “Westonbirt Arboretum Design Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

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
Closed
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
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
10 Mar 2023, 14:05 GMT
Last source update
22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
Award evaluation window
26 Feb 2025 – …
Authority reference
FEE/1100
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-002267
Classification (CPV)
Design consultancy servicesGraphic design servicesPrinted matter and related productsSignageSpecialty design services
Delivery area
South West (UKK1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b1df Find a Tender

Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Design-consultancy-services./4A6JYM2WFS To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4A6JYM2WFS GO Reference: GO-2025122-PRO-29196444

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
26 Feb 2025, 12:01 GMT

Timeline

12 May 2023 → 26 Feb 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    12 May 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Bids opened
    26 Feb 2025, 12:01 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Jan 2025
  1. Published value updated to £350,000
    22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
    was £200,000
  2. Status changed to active
    22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 26 Feb 2025, 12:00 GMT
    22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    22 Jan 2025, 16:05 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Forestry Commission

Contracting authorityPublic bodyMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsForestry 620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, South West, BS16 1EJContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Forestry EnglandContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsForestry Bristol, South WestContact email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria