Tender

Lot: Copywriters - Creative Freelancer and Agency Framework for Action for Children

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

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Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Action For Children is seeking creative freelancers and agencies to join a new internal framework designed to streamline the appointment of creative partners for various projects and briefs. This initiative targets multiple specialties including graphic design, copywriting, film production, and illustration, aiming to appoint two to six partners per specialty. The tender, classified under marketing services and related fields, is open until 8th April 2025. The framework will operate globally, with delivery locations spanning the UK and key international regions such as Europe and the Channel Islands. The contract will commence on 2nd June 2025 and run for one year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base and gain exposure in diverse markets. The structured framework will provide freelancers and agencies with a reliable stream of projects, enabling them to showcase their talents and build solid partnerships with a reputable charity. Companies specialising in creative services such as word-processing, desktop publishing, and marketing not only stand to benefit from the consistent work but also from associating with Action For Children, a well-established organisation focused on improving the lives of vulnerable children.

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Notice Title

Lot: Copywriters - Creative Freelancer and Agency Framework for Action for Children

Notice Description

Action for Children is developing a new creative freelancer and agency internal framework . This will formalise the process of appointing creative partners to projects/briefs and bring benefits to the charity. The framework will have a structure which separates creatives based on specialty, for example graphic design, illustration, copywriting, film production. We would like to appoint between two - six freelancers/agencies per specialty, to give us a good mix of skills, prices and availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c7c3ad2-2600-4222-9cde-1d8bfd43ce09
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Contact Name
Lola Hale
Contact Email
lola.hale@actionforchildren.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01923361500

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 8AG
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Watford

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