Freelance Graphic Design - Closed Framework

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Estimated value

£100k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

10 Feb 2026

Deadline 26 Feb 2026

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Description

The College is looking to engage freelance graphic designers to provide professional design expertise, flexibility and high-quality visual content for our Director of Marketing. The College is looking for freelancers with specialised skills that can bring fresh ideas and creative solutions to ensure the College stands out from the competition. The anticipated annual budget is expected to fall between £25k & £30k inc. vat. The top 3 x ranked suppliers will be awarded a place on the framework, these will be the highest scoring showing at the award stage. The option for creating a direct award or running a mini-competition between the top 3 x ranked suppliers is also included to secure best value.

Scope

Reference
T: 2025 - 004
Total value
£100,000 excluding VAT
£120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

Two x one year optional extensions are included, to be discussed/actioned via a mutually agreeable decision.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79822500
Contract locations
North West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
25 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
26 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
Tender documents will be available on the College's In-Tend portal via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tcolc/aspx/Home Please note that the tender documents should be published later on today 10/02/2026 or tomorrow at the latest.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition