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Corporate Design Services Framework

Newcastle City Council · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 08:12.

Opportunity overview

Over threshold ITT for a Framework agreement to include suppliers (up to 6 per Lot) who can deliver Standard Corporate Design and Creative Services requirements via Mini-Competitions. The Framework will be in place for a maximum of 4 years, including optional extension periods. This opportunity is published via the Open E-Procurement tendering portal. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please search for this opportunity (Reference - OPEN2026755) via the following website: https://www.open-uk.org/.

Classification

  • CPV79340000 — Advertising and marketing services
  • CPV79822500 — Graphic design services
  • CPV79933000 — Design support services
  • CPV79961000 — Photographic services
  • CPV92100000 — Motion picture and video services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Standard Corporate Design£500k
  • Lot 2 - Creative Services£500k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-0682d5
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
12
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Work will be awarded through the Framework via Further Competitions. Further details on the Framework operation can be found within the ITT document and its Appendices.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
11 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
9 Oct 2026, 23:59

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Suppliers can bid to join either or both Lots.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - Standard Corporate Design
Description
There is a requirement to include the creation of a range of corporate publications, including (but not limited to) leaflets, posters, logos, reports, flyers, brochures, booklets, newsletters, and folders. All concepts designed as part of this must be transferrable into a wide range of electronic / digital media.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
600,000
Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment (including Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
13 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
13 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
12 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extension options.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - Creative Services
Description
The preferred suppliers must be able to offer services in digital campaigns and development, and graphic design, and a minimum of 3 other disciplines as detailed below (but not limited to): • Brand concept, creation and development • Infographics and graphic design • Web strategy, design, development and build (digital) • Social marketing strategies • Campaign development, strategy, and delivery • Direct marketing (telemarketing, direct mail or e-marketing) • Marketing strategy • Social media and content strategies • Photography or video production • Advertising and media planning (including outdoor) • Multi-media design and development
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
600,000
Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assessment (Including Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Price Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
13 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
13 Mar 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
12 Mar 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
2 x 12 month extension options.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79340000
Description
Advertising and marketing services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79822500
Description
Graphic design services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79933000
Description
Design support services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79340000
Description
Advertising and marketing services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79822500
Description
Graphic design services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79933000
Description
Design support services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79961000
Description
Photographic services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
92100000
Description
Motion picture and video services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC2
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
074009-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
5 Aug 2026, 10:15
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Newcastle City Council
Id
GB-PPON-PBHM-6848-TWYG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PBHM-6848-TWYG

Address

Street Address
Civic Centre
Locality
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE1 8QH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC22

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newcastle Upon Tyne · UKC22 · NE1 8QH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC2 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 034126-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 074009-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·