Tender

The Provision of Graphic Design and Printing Services to support Blaenau Gwent Countryside Access: Promoting Walking in Blaenau Gwent

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring graphic design and printing services to promote walking in the region. This open competition is aimed at developing the brand identity and promotional materials for new and existing walking routes in Blaenau Gwent. Located in the UK region UKL16, the procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of Printing and related services. The tendering process initiated on 25 November 2025, and proposals must be submitted by 10 December 2025 at noon. Questions regarding the tender can be addressed until 3 December 2025. The contract, worth a gross amount of £36,000, is set to commence on 12 January 2026 and conclude on 30 June 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design and printing, particularly those with experience in creating promotional materials for outdoor and community-based projects. The emphasis on promoting Blaenau Gwent’s natural landscape and heritage through creative design opens doors for SMEs and VCSEs to showcase their expertise in visual storytelling and brand development. Companies that can offer high-quality, cost-effective solutions while meeting the tender’s criteria stand to benefit significantly, potentially building long-term relationships with the council and expanding their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Graphic Design and Printing Services to support Blaenau Gwent Countryside Access: Promoting Walking in Blaenau Gwent

Notice Description

The Access Team is responsible for Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council's ("the Council") countryside access and Public Rights of Way Network. This year, one of our main priorities is the promotion of walking in the rural areas of the borough. With our partners, we are working to encourage more people to discover the unique heritage and natural landscape of Blaenau Gwent on foot, while taking advantage of local hospitality and welcoming places to stay along the way. A key part of our project is the development and marketing of a series new promoted walks which will showcase Blaenau Gwent's finest landscape, heritage and local character alongside the refreshing of publications in relation to existing promoted routes within the borough. The Council is inviting proposals to develop the brand identity for the project and create a range of resources and interpretative materials which promote our walking offer ("the Services").

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e89b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076962-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lee Williams
Contact Email
lee.williams@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01495 364829

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward
Ebbw Vale South
Westminster Constituency
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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