Tender

CSAC2314 Communications Design Agency

CSA CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CSAC2314 Communications Design Agency" was initiated by CSA Catapult, a sub-central government public authority based in Newport, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services. Initially launched in July 2025, it sought to appoint a design agency for creative, professional services on a flexible basis. However, as of October 2025, the procurement process was cancelled due to significant changes in the requirement scope, with plans to redraft and relaunch the tender in January 2026. The contract was intended to run from September 2025 to July 2028, with key submission and enquiry deadlines passed in August and July 2025, respectively.

This tender presented a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, marketing, and graphic design services. The process was sought through an open competition method with a significant portion of the evaluation based on quality, indicating a focus on service excellence. The substantial contract value of £174,000, along with the potential for a three-year service period, offered considerable growth potential for design agencies equipped to deliver on flexible, brand-aligned projects. Companies with expertise in high-quality creative solutions and those able to adapt to changing specifications would have been well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSAC2314 Communications Design Agency

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a design agency that can provide creative, professional, and brand-aligned design services on a flexible basis. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newport:-Advertising-and-marketing-services./39DZKK2AUH To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/39DZKK2AUH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0559d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066828-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CSA CATAPULT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07376487691

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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