Tender

Strategic Brand Guardianship

TRANSPORT FOR WALES

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:55

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales (TfW), a sub-central government public authority, is in the active tender stage for a procurement titled "Strategic Brand Guardianship." The process, which falls under the services category, is conducted using an open procurement method known as the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This strategic initiative invites agencies to support the development and governance of TfW's multimodal, bilingual brand. Located in United Kingdom, this opportunity has a submission deadline for tenders set for 23 February 2026, with the contract period running from 31 May 2026 to 31 May 2030. The procurement process is governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023 and requires submissions in either English or Welsh. The award period concludes on 17 April 2026, and interested parties can find more details and submit their proposals via the specified electronic platform.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in brand strategy, creative development, or marketing consulting. It seeks an agency capable of delivering strategic insight and innovative solutions to elevate TfW’s brand consistency and impact across various mediums. Companies that excel in strategic brand direction, customer experience, and cross-agency collaboration are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the process supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of business entities aspiring to reinforce their industry presence. The project's competitive nature, focused on quality and price (weighted at 70% and 30% respectively), encourages value-driven, creative solutions that align with TfW's long-term vision.

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Notice Title

Strategic Brand Guardianship

Notice Description

Transport for Wales (TfW) is seeking to appoint 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006510-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Contact Name
Rebecca Whitehead
Contact Email
procurement@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

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