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Creative Brand Agency Specialising in Visual and Verbal Identity at Imperial War Museums (IWM)

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 15:47

Award

27 Oct 2025 at 09:46

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museum has completed a procurement process seeking a creative brand agency to establish a new visual and verbal identity, reflecting the museum's developed vision and purpose. This contract was awarded to Johnson Banks Design Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure, falling under the services category of business and management consultancy. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000 excluding VAT, began on 10th November 2025 and will end on 31st January 2027. This marks the completion stage of the procurement process, following its award on 27th October 2025, with official notices published by the Cabinet Office in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for agencies specialising in creative consultancy services to collaborate with prominent public sector organisations. Companies with expertise in branding and identity, particularly those focused on central government contracts or based in the UK, stand well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. With an emphasis on quality, technical prowess, and presentation skills, businesses aiming to partake in similar tenders should align their strengths with these criteria. The experience gained from servicing high-profile clients like the Imperial War Museum can enhance reputation and expand market reach, fostering significant growth in specialised consultancy sectors.

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Notice Title

Creative Brand Agency Specialising in Visual and Verbal Identity at Imperial War Museums (IWM)

Notice Description

IWM is tendering for a creative brand agency to help translate and bring to life a refreshed and newly developed vision and purpose for IWM. The appointed supplier will create a visual and verbal identity to reflect IWM's new proposition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083988-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Additional Buyers

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

Contact Name
Olly Clifford
Contact Email
oclifford@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
02074165000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
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
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSON BANKS DESIGN

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