Tender

Web Content Designer

SPORT WALES

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Tender

30 Oct 2025 at 16:29

Summary of the contracting process

Sport Wales is currently in the tender stage for a project titled "Web Content Designer," falling under the services category, particularly focusing on IT services, web design, and business marketing. The contracting authority, Sport Wales, headquartered in Cardiff, is looking for a company to enhance its web content in compliance with various accessibility and language standards. The tender is part of an open competition procurement process aimed at the public authority sector within the United Kingdom. Noteworthy deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 28th November 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 21st November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, web content design, and user-centred content creation. Companies that demonstrate expertise in bilingual content delivery and adherence to accessibility standards will be well-positioned to compete. Given the project's requirements for user research-driven design and search engine optimisation, businesses of small to medium size with innovative approaches in IT and business services would find this an attractive project with a contract period starting on 12th January 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Web Content Designer

Notice Description

The Web Content Designer will work closely with the Digital Marketing Lead and Digital Programme Lead to: Create new content. Draft new, user-centred web content where user needs or gaps are identified. Ensure all content is actionable, purposeful and easy to understand. Rework existing content. Rewrite identified pages to make content actionable, accessible, and aligned with the needs of the user. Transform long or complex materials into clear, web-ready summaries with links to supporting information. Follow Sport Wales' style and Governance. Follow Sport Wales' content governance principles and brand guidelines. Write in plain English and Welsh, aiming for a reading age of 9-11. Use a consistent tone, structure, and design patterns across all content. Ensure Accessibility and Compliance. Apply best practice for headings, structuring, alt text, styles, and accessible formats. Comply with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018. Demonstrate a strong understanding of WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Design for our audiences. Ensure every page is purposeful and serves one or more of our key audience groups. Base all design choices on evidence from our user research. Optimise for searchability and SEO. Create content with user search behaviour in mind. Ensure discoverability by using language that users are likely to search for. Deliver bilingually. Ensure Welsh Language content is treated no less favourably than English Language. Bilingual Welsh/English language web-ready content is mandatory, to be delivered either via the successful supplier directly or through sub-contracted arrangements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d76a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069865-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SPORT WALES
Contact Name
Matt Davies
Contact Email
matt.davies@sport.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9SW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

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