Award

Creative Agency

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 09:36

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 15:10

Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council has completed the procurement process to appoint a creative agency for developing a brand identity for two residential projects: Ebury Phase 2 and 291 Harrow Road. This initiative falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is located in London, UK. Following an open procurement procedure, the contract award consists of two lots: one for each project, with Think BDW Limited selected as the supplier for both. The contract spans seven years, starting from 1 June 2026 to 31 December 2032, ensuring continuity in collaboration with Westminster City Council, sub-consultants, and sales agents. The procurement stage being the award phase was revealed in May 2026, with a planned future contract signature by the end of May 2026. The project, grounded in the Procurement Act 2023, prioritises quality, with a 60% weight, including a focus on responsible procurement.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for SMEs and firms in the advertising and marketing sectors looking to expand their portfolio in public sector engagements. The open procedure allows a diverse range of companies, especially those with a strong grounding in delivering high-quality and responsible marketing strategies, to compete effectively. Engagement in such projects can enhance a company's reputation, provide substantial work volume over the contract's duration, and facilitate the development of long-term partnerships with government bodies and other related stakeholders. Businesses focusing on innovative branding solutions will find this to be a fertile ground for showcasing creativity in high-profile residential projects.

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Notice Title

Creative Agency

Notice Description

Westminsiter City Coucil are seeking to appoint a Creative Agency to develop a distinctive and inclusive brand identity for: * 98 private sale units within Building 5 of Phase 2, Ebury Bridge Road, SW1 ("Ebury Phase 2"); and * 72 private sale units at 291 Harrow Road ("Harrow Road"). The selected Creative Agency(ies) will be responsible for establishing and delivering the brand identity for both developments in collaboration with the "Council, its appointed sub-consultants, sales agents, and associated suppliers. The procurement award follows an Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the "Tender Process"). The procurement was comprised of two Lots: * Lot 1: Creative Agency for Ebury Phase 2; * Lot 2: Creative Agency for 291 Harrow Road. The contract will span seven years, commencing 1 June 2026 and concluding 31 December 2032. Suppliers could participate and be awarded for one or both Lots, with the award based on the result of each individual Lot evaluation. The supplier achieving the MAT for each Lot was awarded a Contract. Weighting Breakdown * Quality - 60% of which 10% will be for Responsible Procurement * Commercial - 40% There is no set contract value, however, the value of the contract is the overall budget for the service. The value of the contract is spent over the seven years based on defined schedules of rates, as and when creative agency services are needed for the marketing strategy.

Planning Information

If you have any questions please email: procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK BDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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