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Marketing Creative Design Agency Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 09:39

Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Marketing Creative Design Agency Services" was conducted by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, a private utility company based in London, UK. The tender focused on appointing an agency to drive strategic creative planning and campaign development for integrated marketing efforts. The procurement method employed was an open competitive flexible procedure specific to utilities, indicating a thorough process aimed at engaging capable agencies. With a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and potential renewal options extending up to 2030, the process reached the award stage on 18th March 2026, with a pending award to THE&PARTNERS LONDON LIMITED. The total gross contract value is GBP 2,880,000, with strategic deadlines and milestones set, including a standstill period ending on 27th March 2026 and a future signature date scheduled for 31st March 2026. The industry category encapsulates marketing services under the broader business services classification.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in creative marketing services, specifically those skilled in multi-platform campaign execution and performance analysis. Ideal candidates are agencies capable of strategic asset creation and brand enhancement, underlining the buyer’s vision of positioning rail travel as an inclusive and sustainable choice. Businesses with a focus on rail and transport services would find this contract particularly pertinent, especially as it aligns with objectives for audience engagement and destination celebration through storytelling. The procurement is designed to allow SMEs to compete, making it an excellent proposition for businesses eager to expand their portfolio within the transport utility sector. This comprehensive tender aligns with the industry categorizations of marketing management consultancy services, offering a platform for creative agencies to showcase their capabilities on a significant stage.

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Notice Title

Marketing Creative Design Agency Services

Notice Description

The appointed agency will lead on strategic creative planning, campaign development, cross-platform asset creation, content optimisation, and performance analysis. The agency will work alongside GTR's in-house team, media agency (T&Pm), influencer agency (Halpern), and other partners to deliver integrated campaigns that support tactical and brand-building objectives. Building on GTR's existing creative platform, 'Every Stop is a Story', the successful agency will help evolve and activate the brand to celebrate destinations, connect with new audiences, and position rail as an inclusive and sustainable travel option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05994e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024384-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE&PARTNERS LONDON

Further Information

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