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Communications Services Framework

NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Northern Gas Networks Limited is inviting tenders for a Communications Services Framework involving various marketing, advertising, and creative services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open competition method below the threshold, specifically targeting the utility sector. The tender encompasses three lots: Integrated brand and creative agencies, Copywriting services, and Freelance Creatives, catering to regions UKC, UKD1, and UKE. Interested suppliers can email their participation interest by 5th March 2026. The framework comes with a two-year contract, commencing on 1st June 2026, with potential extensions, with an overall contract value of £300,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms operating in marketing, advertising, and creative sectors, particularly small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Companies that excel in providing comprehensive brand strategies, innovative content writing, and freelance creative services are well-suited to compete, with the evaluation criteria favouring a balance of price and quality. The framework’s flexible term and potential direct awards offer further appeal, allowing businesses to expand their portfolios and strengthen their market position within the utility services landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications Services Framework

Notice Description

Communications Services Framework - Scope of Requirements -

Lot Information

Integrated brand and creative agencies.

Scope of Requirements and Description - Lot 1: Integrated brand and creative agencies.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension provisions are available for NGN to utilise

Copywriting services

Scope of Requirements and Description - Lot 2: Copywriting services

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension provisions are available for NGN to utilise

Freelance Creatives

Scope of Requirements and Description - Lot 3: Freelance Creatives

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension provisions are available for NGN to utilise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011519-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79550000 - Typing, word-processing and desktop publishing services

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79970000 - Publishing services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
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
NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLTON LEEDS
Postcode
LS15 8TU
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD1 Cumbria, TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Garforth & Swillington
Westminster Constituency
Leeds East

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