Tender

Creative Design Agency

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 13:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Limited is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Creative Design Agency," focusing on miscellaneous business and related services. This procurement, falling under the CPV code 79900000, is active and pertains to services for communications and marketing, including branding and design work. The contract location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a tender end date of 6th January 2026 and a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 1st February 2030. This tender is part of the CCS Framework RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS and utilises a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, offering an estimated value of £200,000. Interested parties are encouraged to join the DPS for forthcoming opportunities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in creative design, marketing, and photography services. With a sizeable budget allocation, companies involved could enhance their portfolio through valuable contract work with a reputable organisation. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the project's scope and focus. The need for high-quality marketing material production and branding expertise underscores the chance for creatively driven businesses to showcase their capabilities in a dynamic and competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Design Agency

Notice Description

This tender is for services relating to our communications and marketing function, including branding, design, marketing material production, photography and filming as part Of CCS Framework RM6124 Communications Marketplace DPS. We have conducted a filtered search of the framework suppliers and a Capability Assessment to reach an eventual shortlist of Suppliers. It is recommended any interested parties join the above DPS for future opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5e82d9-d741-42c2-923e-7e0212a6a5f6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Phil Sinha Jones
Contact Email
procurement@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01625461538

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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