Award

Creative and Design Services

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2025 at 14:57

Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Communications (Ofcom) is running a procurement process to identify a suitably qualified supplier for the provision of Creative and Design Services. This tender falls under the category of graphic design services and is classified as a service industry procurement. Located in the United Kingdom, the procurement method being used is a selective, restricted procedure. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 31st July 2024 and the invitation date for the second stage on 27th August 2024. The estimated contract value is £250,000 GBP, with the option to extend for a further 12 months, making the maximum contract term 48 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital design, video and animation, branding design, print design, and creative strategy. Ofcom seeks to engage two agencies to support larger projects alongside its in-house Communications Team. SMEs such as Eleven Marketing & Communications Ltd and Whistlejacket London Limited have previously been successful suppliers in similar contexts. Engaging with this tender can provide a platform for business growth, especially for firms capable of delivering comprehensive creative services to support Ofcom's diverse project needs.

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Notice Title

Creative and Design Services

Notice Description

The Office of Communications procured a suitable supplier for the provision of Creative and Design Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Office of Communications procured a suitable supplier for the provision of Creative and Design Services. The services provided to Ofcom are delivered on an ad hoc basis and include: - Digital design - Video and animation - Branding design - Print design - Creative strategy

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months. The maximum contact term will be 48 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002405-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

79961350 - Studio photography services

92111250 - Information film production

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ELEVEN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

WHISTLEJACKET LONDON

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