Tender

CSAC2329 Communications Design & Branding

CSA CATAPULT

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, CSA Catapult, is seeking services under the tender titled "CSAC2329 Communications Design & Branding." It requires a communications agency to further develop its brand through various visual communication outputs, including web design, digital assets, and event materials. The contract is in the "Advertising and marketing services" industry category, specifically within the design consultancy services sector. The procurement location is noted as the United Kingdom, particularly the regions UKL and UKL2. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission on 18th February 2026. The tender utilises an open procurement method, featuring a competitive process below the threshold, and encourages electronic submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in branding, design consultancy, and digital marketing services, providing a platform to engage with a prominent sub-central government public authority. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality and consistent visual materials will find this contract particularly suitable. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to explicit suitability criteria favouring them. The contract term is set from March 2026 to March 2029, with an estimated value of up to £208,000, emphasizing both economic potential and steady long-term work for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

CSAC2329 Communications Design & Branding

Notice Description

We need an agency to evolve our brand through a range of visual communications, reports, digital assets, web design and collateral. We require support across a range of outputs, including collateral, event materials, reports, white papers, infographics, digital assets, and social media content. The successful agency will work closely with our in-house team to help deliver visually consistent and high-quality materials that reflect our position as a trusted expert in the industry. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008751311

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ca9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006054-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CSA CATAPULT
Contact Name
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07376487691

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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