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Global Brand Review: External and Internal Content Services RFP

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 13:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

18 Dec 2025 at 12:58

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Grid UK Limited has initiated a tender process titled "Global Brand Review: External and Internal Content Services RFP." This tender seeks to appoint a strategic content and creative partner to support its brand refresh, intending to modernise communication and enhance engagement. The procurement falls under the marketing services category and involves services to be delivered in both the UK and the US. The process is in the Tender Stage with a submission deadline on 6th February 2026. The procurement will be conducted over an accelerated timeline, with an award expected by 1st April 2026. It features an open procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness through phases of supplier selection and RFP submission. The project commencement is slated for 15th April 2026, with completion anticipated by 14th April 2027.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for multinational agencies with robust digital and creative capabilities in brand development and content creation. Businesses adept in brand storytelling, video and motion asset production, and those with experience collaborating with significant stakeholders across diverse channels will find this opportunity advantageous. The contract, estimated at £2,664,000 gross, is open for SME participation and could appoint up to two suppliers, enhancing competitive prospects for smaller agencies with innovative solutions. The structured procurement process ensures an equitable opportunity for all qualified participants, promising a rewarding partnership for the selected suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Brand Review: External and Internal Content Services RFP

Notice Description

Our organisation is entering a period of accelerated growth and increased investment in major strategic infrastructure initiatives to support a smarter, cleaner energy future. To enable this transformation, we are undertaking a brand refresh to improve alignment and engagement across our stakeholder groups. We are initiating a global brand refresh to modernise how we communicate our purpose, impact, and long-term ambition. Through this RFP, we are seeking a strategic content and creative partner with multinational capability to support the development of refreshed web content, brand storytelling, video and motion assets, and supporting materials for both internal and external audiences. The programme will follow an accelerated timeline, beginning with onboarding in the upcoming months and culminating in delivery within the same calendar year. The selected agency should demonstrate strong digital capability, creative excellence, and a proven ability to collaborate with brand, content, and wider organisational stakeholders. This RFP outlines the anticipated scope, delivery phases, governance expectations, and commercial framework. We aim to appoint a partner who can elevate our brand narrative, ensure consistency across channels, and help bring our renewed global brand to life with clarity, cohesion, and impact.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f915
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007107-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,220,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 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
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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