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The provision of Graphic Designer Agency Services

LONDON FIRE BRIGADE

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17 Oct 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Brigade has completed the contracting process for the provision of Graphic Designer Agency Services, focusing on delivering creative resources such as Artworkers, Designers, and Senior Designers. This contract, classified under the services category, is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKI region. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method, suitable for below-threshold contracts, and it concluded with an award on 8th June 2025. The contract commenced on 17th October 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2028, with options for a two-year extension. The awarded supplier is Karina Beasley Limited t/a Gabriele, a small to medium-sized enterprise, for a total gross amount of £147,000.

This engagement presents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in creative and graphic design services to establish strong connections with a major public authority. With potential extensions, suppliers can anticipate sustained work and the possibility to showcase their capabilities in providing qualified design professionals. The scope of work necessitates designers with industry experience, making it ideal for businesses that can offer diverse and adaptable creative talent. Companies with a nuanced understanding of public sector requirements, especially those experienced in working directly with government entities such as sub-central public authorities, will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolios and building reputations within the public domain.

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Notice Title

The provision of Graphic Designer Agency Services

Notice Description

Creative Services, on behalf of the Commissioner, requires a freelance creative resource to provide ad-hoc qualified and/or industry-experienced Artworkers, Designers, Senior Designers, and other creative specialists as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ceb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066269-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE BRIGADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tatiana.wong@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
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
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KARINA BEASLEY LIMITED T/A GABRIELE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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