List of suppliers and agencies
The University is currently reviewing its print and design frameworks. Below is a list of our recommended suppliers. A full list of suppliers can be found on Oracle, but please be advised that no new suppliers are being added during the review period.
Before approaching suppliers, please have to hand your project requirements (brief), timelines and any approved copy/imagery/artwork. POs must be raised before work commences.
We recommend if you anticipate the spend to be over £5k, to liaise with the Design Team who can give advice and support on the best suppliers to use.
All design work done through suppliers must adhere to our University brand guidelines. We can also provide access to our asset management system if required.
Get in touch if you need more information.
Design
Agencies
APS – Karen Smith-Gibbons
Tel: 07764 308 351
Email: Karen.Smith-Gibbons@theapsgroup.com
Blush – Leena Chauhan
Tel: 07828 656 520
Email: leena@blushcreate.com
Creative Concern – Steve Conor
Tel: 0161 236 0600
Email: steve@creativeconcern.com
Modern Designers Ltd
Tel: 0161 236 1407
Email: info@moderndesigners.co.uk
Nectar Creative – Chris Kniveton
Tel: 07818 078585
Email: ck@nectarcreative.com
Wonder Associates – Lisa Gardiner
Tel: 01625 522944
Email: lisa.gardiner@wonderassociates.com
Freelance
Orchard
Supplier of freelance designers covering all disciplines (both on site or remote working).
Jacob Johnson – Freelance coordinator
Tel: 0161 455 0055
Email: jacob@orchard.co.uk
Karen Daniel – Graphic design
Tel: 07799 267622
Email: kdaniel2012@live.com
David Webb – Graphic design
Tel: 07971 591 079
Email: david@david-webb.co.uk
Hartland Design – Graphic design
Sarah and Paul Hartland
Tel: 07739 881689
Email: hello@hartlanddesign.com
Recruitment and media buying
TMPW – John Quirk and Ian Bond
Tel: 0161 209 5010
Mob: 077730 21019
Email: john.quirk@tmpw.co.uk
Web: www.tmpw.co.uk
On campus
Media Services – Trevor Byrne, Media Services Manager
Tel. +44 (0) 161 275 2521 (x52521)
Email: mediaservices@manchester.ac.uk
Design, small printing, banner stands, film, photography and equipment rental
Photographers
Andrew Brooks – Landscape
Tel: 07816139846
Email: info@andrewbrooksphotography.com
Web: www.andrewbrooksphotography.com
Pete Carr – Architecture and portrait
Tel: 07968 919 993
Email: mail@petecarr.net
Web: www.petecarr.net
Jill Jennings – Mix
Tel: 07800 563926
Email: jilljphoto@gmail.com
Web: www.jilljennings.com
Matt Thomas – Portaits
Tel: 07980884782
Email: matt@mattthomas.co.uk
Web: mattthomas.co.uk
Tracey Gibbs – Mix
Tel: 07801413161
Email: info@traceygibbs.co.uk
Web: www.traceygibbs.co.uk
Chris Foster – Press/editorial
Tel: 07913 350784
email: chris@chrisfosterphotography.com
web: www.chrisfosterphotography.com
Printers: Publications, leaflets, etc
APS – Karen Smith-Gibbons
Tel: 07764 308 351
Email: Karen.Smith-Gibbons@theapsgroup.com
Belmont Press Ltd – Richard Afford
Tel: 01604 596502
Email: affordbelmont@gmail.com
Chapel Press Ltd – Samantha Pearson
Tel: 0161 406 9495
Mob: 07852 283 423
Email: sam@chapelpress.com
Craftprint Ltd – Andrew Tait
Mob: 07710 789714
Email: andrew@craftprint.co.uk
Web: www.craftprint.co.uk
DXG – Rob Irving
Tel: 0161 330 8500
Email: rob.irving@dxgmedia.com
Hickling & Squires LLP – Lee Jordan
Tel: 01773 536400
Email: lee.jordan@hickling-squires.co.uk
John Baxter & Sons Ltd – Geoff Cartwright
Tel: 01455 637126
Email: geoff@baxterstheprinters.co.uk
NB Colour Print Ltd – Steve Galvin
Tel: 01257 265726
Email: steve.galvin@nbcolourprint.co.uk
W&G Baird Ltd – Derron Rafter
Tel: 028494 463911
Email: Derron.rafter@wgbaird.com
Printers: Large format, exhibition and signage
Internal services
Graphics Support Workshop (Bridgeford St Building)
Pop up banners; large format posters; photographic prints.
Tel: 0161 275 2545
Email: gsw@manchester.ac.uk
Web: www.mediaservices.manchester.ac.uk/ourservices/gsw/
External services
Ascot Signs Ltd
Wayfinding and signage specialist. Internal and external. Design, fabrication, manufacture and installation.
Projects completed on campus: Purple external signage across South Campus.
Contact: Gareth Baldwin
Tel: 07511 127 177
Email: gareth.baldwin@ascotsigns.com
Web: ascotsigns.com
Impression
Large format and exhibition printers. Service includes design, print and installation.
Projects completed on campus: Internal and external signage; Digital wallpapers; Exhibition graphics and displays; Tension fabrics; Printed and cut vinyl; Point of sale; Hoardings.
Contact: Martin Lyons
Tel: 07801 622702
Email: martin@impressionltd.co.uk
Web: impressionltd.co.uk
PFI Group – GB Signs
Wayfinding and signage specialist. Internal and external. Design, fabrication, manufacture and installation.
Projects completed on campus: History and Heritage totems; Whitworth Building donor plaques; internal and external signage.
Contact: Gary Tomlinson – GB Signs
Tel: 07904 254 907
Email: gary.tomlinson@greensigns.co.uk
Web: www.greensigns.co.uk/
Vital Sign-Solutions Ltd
Sign maker for all signage requirements providing high-quality, low-cost and bespoke solutions. Projects completed on campus: Large and small internal and external signage projects.
Contact: Rob Kell
Tel: 0800 01 84825
Email: enquiries@vitalsign.co.uk
For advice and guidance with your signage or display requirements contact Estates Designer, Steve McCabe.
Stationery and merchandise
Stationery supplier and printer
Craftprint Ltd – Andrew Tait
Mob: 07710 789714
Email: andrew@craftprint.co.uk
Web: www.craftprint.co.uk
Merchandise supplier
Creative Emporium – Lauren Alexander
Direct: +44 (0)113 3865 577
General:+44 (0)113 3865 570
Email: lauren@creativeemporium.co.uk
Guidance here
Video and film
Bogdan Niculescu – freelance filmmaker
Tel: 07593 389473
Email: alinbogdan.niculescu@gmail.com
Web: www.bogdanniculescu.com
Born Communication
Tel: 01384 573 330
Email: admin@borncommunication.co.uk
Web: www.borncommunication.co.uk
Creative Concern
Tel: 0161 2360600
Email: email@creativeconcern.com
Into Productions (film and animation)
Tel: 07504008514
Email: damian@intoproductions.co.uk
Web: www.intoproductions.co.uk
Ironbird Aerial Video and Photography – Alec
Tel: 07790 805 018
Email: alec@iron-bird.co.uk
Web: iron-bird.co.uk
Seveer Media Limited – Stuart Reeves
Tel: 0161 236 3888
Email: s.reeves@seveermedia.com
Web: www.seveermedia.com
Web design/development agencies
JGM – Steven Oakes
Tel: 01706 224466
Mobile: 07774 315 434
Email: steven@jgmagency.co.uk
Web: www.jgmagency.co.uk
Nectar Creative – Chris Kniveton
Tel: 07818 078585
Email: ck@nectarcreative.com
If you’re embarking on any project requiring an external web design / development agency please contact our Design Manager Kirsty Smith at kirsty.smith@manchester.ac.uk who can give advice and support on which supplier to use.