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Brand strategy services in relation to The Barbican Centre

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed a procurement process for brand strategy services in relation to The Barbican Centre, located in London with the postal code EC2V 7HH. The project, classified under Marketing services, aimed to deliver a new brand strategy and positioning for the Barbican. The procurement was managed through a single tender action (below threshold), with the tender period closing on 8th November 2024. The contract was awarded to Why Projects Ltd on 25th November 2024, with a contract period from 9th December 2024 to 21st February 2025, at a total value of £30,000 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality brand strategy solutions. While the procurement was completed through a direct method, small and medium-sized enterprises were specifically considered suitable for this project. Companies with experience in cultural and arts organisations, like The Barbican Centre, could find such opportunities beneficial for growing their portfolio and demonstrating their expertise in developing influential brand strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Brand strategy services in relation to The Barbican Centre

Notice Description

Delivering a new brand strategy and positioning for the Barbican

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4e59625-ca07-4b29-b8fb-9dc6791cdd5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b96b69e-2b97-469c-ab84-5d9d3df0083b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 21 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Danial Nash
Contact Email
danial.nash@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7HH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHY PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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