Design and Production Services Framework Agreement

NMRN is seeking to establish a roster of design and production agencies through an open framework agreement to support a range of organizational needs aligned with the new NMRN brand. The framework will operate for up to 8 years with planned re-openings in year 3 and year 5, allowing new suppliers to join at these intervals. This is a call-off framework, meaning NMRN does not commit to any minimum spending. Once appointed, framework suppliers will undertake work through call-off contracts or mini-competitions run by internal teams. The framework will be supported by a dedicated design and production commissioning hub with clear processes for accessing services. Key benefits include ensuring consistent brand implementation, containing ad hoc procurement within a structured process, reducing tender timescales, improving service delivery speed, and maintaining consistent environmental sustainability standards. While the majority of day-to-day design work will be delivered through the framework, NMRN reserves the right to run separate tenders for high-value projects such as exhibition design and campaign ideation, though these opportunities will also be offered to framework suppliers where possible. The estimated contract value is based on three years of historical marketing and design costs plus allocations for wider design and production activities, though this does not commit NMRN to any spending.