Multi-party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two lots

Description

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of framework agreement(s) for the provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two (2) Lots comprising of the following. Lot 1 - General Design and Print Requirements Lot 2 - Exhibition Graphic Design and Print Requirements Scope of Services Required: - Design consultancy for digital and printed materials - Print management - Web design - Logo Design - Integrated campaign development Lot 1: General Design and Print Requirements The successful tenderer will be required to bring a brief from concept development through to final design, including management of printing. It is anticipated that the successful tenderer will have a strong creative team and will actively provide design solutions in both print and electronic formats as appropriate and address any particular accessibility needs of the intended audience(s). NMI will require the successful tenderer to provide design services for multiple media purposes including, but not limited to the following and including finished artwork services. Tenderers should note that the indicative requirements set out in this section are not an exclusive or complete list. - Event Poster, Programme Cover, Teacher’s Pack, Education worksheets, presentation slide and publications. - Marketing pack Invitations/Evites, Flyers A5 & DL flyers, Posters, Print adverts, Pull up banners, Event Feedback Forms/Comment Templates. - Floor plans - Infographics - Museum Reports - Signage (including Reception/visitor information signage and Wayfinding), web banner, - Interactive design, digital learning resources, digital event backdrops for online events and social media adverts. - For some projects, the framework members will also manage the associated print requirements. In these instances, the following will apply: (i) The design agency will be required to comply with public procurement guidelines in all instances and seek quotations from the NMI print panel which is being run in conjunction with this competition. (ii) The design agency will be required to ensure value for money in the procurement of print services for NMI. - Quality control of all print jobs, including colour quality, binding, paper quality finishing. Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 198245. Lot 2: Exhibition Graphic Design and Print Requirements The successful tenderer must adhere to the access and branding guidelines of the NMI and address any particular accessibility needs of the intended audience(s). NMI will require the successful tenderer to provide design services for multiple media purposes including, but not limited to the following and including finished artwork services. - Exhibition design - Exhibition catalogue - For some projects, the framework members will also manage the associated print requirements. In these instances, the following will apply: (i) The design agency will be required to comply with public procurement guidelines and in all instances seek quotations from the NMI print panel which is being run in conjunction with this competition. (ii) The design agency will be required to ensure value for money in the procurement of print services for NMI. - Quality control of all print jobs, including colour quality, binding, paper quality. Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using RFT ID 198245.