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Agency Support for VE and VJ Day 80 Commemorations

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

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Award

26 Mar 2025 at 10:28

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has recently completed a procurement process for agency support to deliver a UK-wide engagement programme marking the 80th anniversaries of VE Day (on 8th May) and VJ Day (on 15th July), as part of a national programme led by the UK government. This open procedure, classified under Advertising and Marketing Services, commenced with a tender on 20th February 2025, with submissions closing on 3rd March 2025. The contract, valued at GBP 375,000, was awarded on 4th March 2025 to 2Heads Global Design Limited. The key location for delivery is across the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising, marketing, and public relations sectors, particularly those experienced in large-scale public engagement programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in event management and public commemorations may find this contract advantageous for showcasing their capabilities and enhancing their portfolio. The programme’s national significance and government backing provide a high-profile platform for the selected agency, thus enabling extensive visibility and potential growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

Agency Support for VE and VJ Day 80 Commemorations

Notice Description

Delivery of a UK wide engagement programme to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day (8th May) and VJ (Victory in Japan) Day (15th July). The programme will be part of the national programme of events lead by the UK government.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Delivery of a UK wide engagement programme to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day (8th May) and VJ (Victory in Japan) Day (15th July). The programme will be part of the national programme of events lead by the UK government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e52c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011267-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
Contact Name
Peter Lloyd
Contact Email
peter.lloyd@cwgc.org
Contact Phone
+44 1628507236

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 7DX
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2HEADS GLOBAL DESIGN

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