Award

Copywriting Services

DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 09:33

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 12:18

Tender

20 May 2025 at 15:38

Planning

14 May 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales has concluded a procurement process for copywriting services, culminating in the award stage. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, focussing on acquiring services related to advertising and marketing. The contract, initiated in Cardiff under the oversight of the Development Bank, falls under the "public authority - central government" category and aligns with Welsh devolved regulations. With a legal basis grounded in UK regulations, this process officially concluded with the signing of the contract on 13th August 2025. The contractual period runs from 14th August 2025 to 27th July 2027, with potential extensions up to 2030, and the contract's gross value was recorded at £336,000.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the fields of advertising, marketing, and media communications, particularly those specialising in B2B services and sector-specific media content. As the procurement process was open, it aimed to harness competitive market forces to ensure high-quality service delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as Carys Mair Thomas and Seren Global Media, both secured supplier roles, emphasising the accessibility of such tenders to SMEs. The nature of the services, promoting strategic media content and B2B communications in both Welsh and broader UK markets, fits well with businesses skilled in rapid content turnaround and strategic media alignment. This tender highlights the importance of bilingual capabilities and aligns with the Development Bank's objectives to enhance its public relations and national exposure.

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Notice Title

Copywriting Services

Notice Description

Notice to confirm award of copywriting services

Planning Information

NA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05133b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 27 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-07-25

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES
Contact Name
Leanne Millard
Contact Email
leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales
Contact Phone
+442920801715

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CARYS MAIR THOMAS

SEREN GLOBAL MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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