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Published 15 Apr 2026, 11:58 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Corporate Design Services Framework

Official notice

Authority: Newcastle City Council (Local council)

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79)Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92) Delivery: North East (UKC2)
Framework ceiling (notional)£500,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Sept 2026
Lots 2see the lot list below
Framework period 2 yrsends 13 Mar 2029 · up to 12 Mar 2031 with extensions · starts 13 Mar 2027

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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: www.open-uk.org ↗.

CPV: Advertising and marketing services · Design support services · Graphic design services · Motion picture and video services · Photographic services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
every call-off is a further competition among the appointed suppliers
Places
up to 12 suppliers
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 13 Mar 2027
Published description of the framework

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.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Standard Corporate DesignRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

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.

Contract period: 13 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 12 Mar 2031 with extensions
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension options.
79340000 Advertising and marketing services79822500 Graphic design services79933000 Design support services
Lot #2Creative ServicesRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

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
Contract period: 13 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2029 (2 yrs) · up to 12 Mar 2031 with extensions
Delivery: North EastEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: 2 x 12 month extension options.
79340000 Advertising and marketing services79822500 Graphic design services79933000 Design support services79961000 Photographic services92100000 Motion picture and video services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 2 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality Assessment (including Social Value): 70%
  • Price Assessment: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality Assessment (including Social Value)
  • Price Assessment
Lot distribution rule: Suppliers can bid to join either or both Lots.
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Corporate Design Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 12 suppliers, not a single contract: each call-off is a further competition, so the pricing contest starts after appointment.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Apr 2026, 11:58 BST
Last source update
5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 9 Oct 2026
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-074009
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Advertising and marketing servicesDesign support servicesGraphic design servicesMotion picture and video servicesPhotographic services
Delivery area
North East (UKC2)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0682d5 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: OPEN-UK
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free
Appointment period ends
11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.open-uk.org ↗

Timeline

15 Apr 2026 → 13 Mar 2027 · 6 dates
  1. Planning notice published194 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 11:58 BST
  2. Market engagement180 days ago
    29 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

    This market engagement via a questionnaire, and potential meetings for clarification, will help inform the scope of a potential new design framework. All updates will be posted via the Open tendering portal: www.open-uk.org ↗.

    Supplier feedback submitted within the questionnaire will be considered within the Authority's commissioning strategy.

  3. Tender notice published82 days ago
    5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST
  4. Admission / appointment period ends45 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  5. Award decision expected by17 days ago
    9 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Today
    27 Oct 2026
  7. Contract startsin 136 days
    13 Mar 2027

Notice history

6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Apr 2026
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    15 Apr 2026, 11:58 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £500,000
    5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST
  6. Deadline published: 11 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    5 Aug 2026, 10:15 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Newcastle City Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PBHM-6848-TWYG Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East, NE1 8QHContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure