This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 09:55

PlanningUpdate

08 Jan 2026 at 16:52

Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales (TfW) successfully completed the competitive procurement process for their "Strategic Brand Guardianship" project, utilising an open procedure under UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement, which began with planning updates in early January 2026, awarded the contract to Uned Studio, a Cardiff-based SME. The contract, titled "Strategic Brand Guardianship," commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2030, with a gross value of £7,199,999.97. Focused on the services industry, the project involves comprehensive brand direction, governance, and creative development to elevate TfW's bilingual, multimodal brand, enhancing consistency and innovation across all platforms.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the marketing and consultancy sectors, particularly those specialising in strategic brand development and innovation. SMEs like Uned Studio can leverage their agile and innovative capabilities to manage and enhance brand experiences for large public sector clients like TfW. The contract requires insights and expertise in brand governance and creative development, which can stimulate significant business growth and establish lasting partnerships within the public sector in the UK. The project also calls for a collaborative approach, making it suitable for businesses experienced in cross-agency partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Strategic Brand Guardianship

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) has appointed a strategic Brand Guardianship agency to support the continued development, evolution, activation and governance of its multimodal, bilingual and distinctive brand. The successful supplier will provide expert insight and strategic leadership to help TfW strengthen and elevate its brand at a pivotal stage in its development, ensuring consistency, creativity and measurable impact across all physical and digital touchpoints. Services will support the delivery of TfW's long-term brand strategy and contribute to the organisation's vision of becoming Wales' favourite way to travel. Core services include (but not limited to): - Strategic brand direction, evolution and innovation - Branded customer experience development - Brand guardianship, governance and standards - Creative development and brand activation - Strategic expertise, insight and cross-agency collaboration

Planning Information

Transport for Wales are using this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to identify supplier interest in the upcoming requirement for the Strategic Brand Guardianship. TfW may in future decide to hold an online market engagement session via Microsoft Teams. If this is the case, then suppliers that complete the feedback questionnaire attached, will be contacted and invited. Please complete this Microsoft Form Feedback Questionnaire by 5pm, Monday 12th January 2026. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JNDchxkwJkiZVrp2sqBP9GQHxZZpmRBEpZb6y9KNSQVUMDZDODNEWDBERDJHV0w4U1A0UUFLS0NZSi4u (if the link doesn't allow you to click it, please copy and paste it into your internet browser).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066031-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
20 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNED STUDIO

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