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Provision of Marketing Design Framework

Kingston Upon Hull City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 12:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Jan 2026 at 12:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 18:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council has concluded a procurement process for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework, utilising an open procedure. The framework aims to cover a variety of marketing design services and is organised into three lots. The contracts are scheduled to span a term of three years, from 30th January 2026 to 29th January 2029, with an optional extension of one year. The procurement falls within the services category, particularly marketing management consultancy services, with a geographical focus on the United Kingdom, specifically the East Yorkshire & Humber region (UKE). The estimated total value of services is £300,000 per annum, offering substantial growth prospects over its lifespan.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and design consultancy, particularly those proficient in creating comprehensive advertising packages, seasonal brochures, and digital animations. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete given the tailored requirements of Lots including small-scale, capacity-support design projects. Successful participation in this framework could foster sustained collaboration with Hull City Council, thereby enhancing visibility within sub-central government sectors and establishing long-term partnerships critical for business growth. The awarded suppliers have been recognised as active participants across multiple lots, with notable names such as Bluestorm Design & Marketing Limited, Bread and Butter Creative Limited, and others, indicative of competitive expertise in this industry domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Marketing Design Framework

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) invited tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. This tender followed an open procedure and consisted of a single-stage, closed framework process. The contracts are anticipated to run for a period of three years with the option of a further 1 year extension. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be PS300,000 per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - A comprehensive Marketing and Design Service for the Leisure Services

Hull City Council (The Authority) invites tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. The service includes management of all advertisements, design of seasonal brochures, and other marketing services required. It shall allow continuity across the service enabling HCAL to work collaboratively on a daily basis, building a relationship with one dedicated service provider that understands the specialist needs of the service.

Renewal: 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance

Lot 2 - Higher Value Marketing and Design support above PS1,500

Hull City Council (The Authority) invites tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. This lot will cover all types of design including but not limited to outdoor forms of advertising, posters, billboards, brochures, leaflets, banners, newsletters, illustrations, exhibition materials, templates, branding and digital animation design.

Renewal: 1 year extension subject to satisfactory performance

Lot 3 - Capacity Support For the internal team value below PS1,500

Hull City Council (The Authority) invites tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. This lot will cover below PS1,500 design works including but not limited to outdoor forms of advertising, posters, billboards, brochures, leaflets, banners, newsletters, illustrations, exhibition materials, templates, branding and digital animation design as well as ad-hoc design projects as and when required.

Renewal: 1 Year extension subject to satisfactory performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05165c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2028-07-22

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kingston Upon Hull City Council
Additional Buyers

Hull City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 1AA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BLUESTORM DESIGN & MARKETING LIMITED

BREAD AND BUTTER CREATIVE LIMITED

DIONY CREATIVE LTD

EON VISUAL MEDIA LIMITED

ESKIMOSOUP LIMITED

MERCURY ENERGY AND PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES LTD

WHATEVER DESIGN LIMITED

WHISTLEJACKET LONDON LTD

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