Award

Wales Climate Week 2025-2027

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 15:50

Tender

05 May 2021 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Wales Climate Week 2025-2027 was undertaken by the Welsh Government under the Integrated Campaigns and PR Framework. This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on marketing services. The location for this contract is Cardiff, UK. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded on 15th July 2025. The selective, restricted procedure was employed, and the winning supplier is Equinox. This framework was valued at £380,000 GBP and aims to cover event management and promotional activities for the climate event spanning three years.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in event management, marketing, and public relations. Companies with experience in coordinating large-scale events or campaigns would be well-suited to benefit from such frameworks, which often provide recurring opportunities over multiple years. Furthermore, businesses focusing on sustainable or climate-related events can find growth potential through participation in the dynamic environment of Wales Climate Week. This event serves as a platform not only for showcasing organisational and promotional expertise but also for expanding networks and establishing a reputation within the public sector sphere in Wales.

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Notice Title

Wales Climate Week 2025-2027

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement was to appoint a contractor via the Welsh Government Integrated Campaigns and PR Framework (NPS-CS-107-20) to deliver all aspects of event management, fund administration, evaluation, and promotional activity for Wales Climate Week in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Lot Information

Media Buying

The aim of this procurement was to appoint a contractor via the Welsh Government Integrated Campaigns and PR Framework (NPS-CS-107-20) to deliver all aspects of event management, fund administration, evaluation, and promotional activity for Wales Climate Week in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Integrated Marketing Campaigns and Public Relations Services

This Lot is to provide Customer Organisations access to quality agencies capable of providing creative solutions/advice and campaign management right through from concept creation to execution. Expert advice on appropriate media channels and purchase of media space. Experienced and skilled PR specialists for specific campaigns and ongoing PR support across Wales and the UK. Multiple suppliers will be awarded onto this lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040652-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

NATIONAL PROCUREMENT SERVICE (WELSH GOVERNMENT)

Contact Name
Kate Smith
Contact Email
kate.smith@gov.wales, npscorporateservices@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095, +44 3007900170

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERPHILLY
Postcode
CF83 8WT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUINOX

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