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Communications supplier frameworks

The Communications supplier frameworks are lists of approved providers, authorised to supply their services to the University. They have passed a rigorous selection process, which assesses quality, cost and the robustness of their business, in line with University purchasing policy. Find out more on the Purchasing website.

You must only commission work from these authorised suppliers. If you commission work from other, non-authorised suppliers they may not be paid and you will probably have to justify your actions.

Dispensations

You must only commission work from these authorised suppliers. If you commission work from other, off-framework suppliers they may not be paid and you will probably have to justify your actions.

It is a legal requirement to commission the supplier framework for a project they can provide the necessary services for. However, very occasionally for specialist work a dispensation request can be made to the Creative team on creative@leeds.ac.uk . The Creative team will assess the justification and work with purchasing as required to ensure this aligns with the legal requirements.

Please contact Ben Waters - Head of Purchasing if your dispensation falls within the following category:

  • Retrospective dispensation.
  • Continuation of work dispensation.
  • Your supplier is located outside of the UK.
  • The service you need is not offered by the supplier framework.
  • Your assets will be used on an external or non-University of Leeds channel.
  • The project is commissioned by NIHR, NHS England or Health Innovation Leeds.

Our different supplier frameworks

There are three supplier frameworks for communications work:

How our supplier frameworks help you

  • Protect you from misspend
  • Price ranges already agreed
  • Quality assurance
  • Suppliers already familiar with University communications standards and guidelines
  • A process to help you if you run into problems
  • Ensure that UoL control the rights of the work

How our supplier frameworks help the University

  • Competitive pricing and value for money
  • Coherence and consistency across our communications, maximising their impact. Following UoL Brand guidelines and positioning the UoL logo correctly
  • Ensure we meet legal procurement requirements
  • Adhere to University accessibility standards and Digital Accessibility needs.