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Creative & Digital Design Framework

Consumer Council for Water

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13 Feb 2026 at 08:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consumer Council for Water (CCW), a central government public authority, is inviting tenders to establish a Creative & Digital Design Framework. This opportunity is structured into two service lots focusing on creative marketing and campaign services, and design and layout services. The procurement is open under a competitive flexible procedure and targets various regions across the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 10th March 2026, with the framework expected to commence on 14th May 2026 and possibly extend through 2030. Enquiries can be made until 2nd March 2026, and the procurement stage is currently active at the tender phase.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, marketing, and design services, particularly those with experience working with public sector entities. With a structured yet flexible engagement model, the framework allows for diversifying services offered to CCW while ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality standards. SMEs and voluntary and community sector organisations are encouraged to apply, as the framework seeks to harness a wide range of specialist expertise to efficiently meet CCW’s communications and design needs. This procurement offers the potential for sustained business growth through involvement in ongoing and substantial projects, providing an excellent platform for market presence and portfolio expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative & Digital Design Framework

Notice Description

This tender is for the establishment, management and operation of a multi-supplier Creative & Design Framework, structured into two distinct service lots. The Framework lots will provide CCW with a compliant, efficient, and flexible mechanism for commissioning creative, marketing, and design services on a call-off basis throughout the lifecycle of the agreement. The objectives of the framework are to: Secure access to high-quality creative, marketing, and design services. Achieve value for money through transparent and competitive arrangements. Improve consistency, quality, and effectiveness of CCW's communications. Reduce procurement timescales and administrative burden. Enable access to specialist expertise across a range of disciplines. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any volume or value of work. Lot 1: Creative Marketing and Campaign Services This lot covers strategic and creative marketing support, including but not limited to: * Creative concept development and campaign ideation * Integrated marketing and communications planning * Consumer and stakeholder campaigns (online and offline) * Content strategy and copywriting * Digital and social media campaign support * Evaluation and performance insight related to campaigns Lot 2: Design and Layout This lot covers design-focused services, including but not limited to: * Graphic design for print and digital materials * Layout and artwork of reports, publications, and consumer materials * Brand application and adherence to CCW brand guidelines * Design for accessibility and inclusive communications * Infographics, visual assets, and templates

Lot Information

Creative Marketing and Campaign Services

This lot covers strategic and creative marketing support, including but not limited to: * Creative concept development and campaign ideation * Integrated marketing and communications planning * Consumer and stakeholder campaigns (online and offline) * Content strategy and copywriting * Digital and social media campaign support * Evaluation and performance insight related to campaigns

Options: The framework will predominately a design and print service. But as CCW does not know the full extent of what services will be required year to year, we could ask suppliers to provide other services they offer in this space or go over the annual value stated.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial year to test suitability, but then has the option to extend yearly up to a maximum of three twelve month periods.

Design and Layout

This lot covers design-focused services, including but not limited to: * Graphic design for print and digital materials * Layout and artwork of reports, publications, and consumer materials * Brand application and adherence to CCW brand guidelines * Design for accessibility and inclusive communications * Infographics, visual assets, and templates

Options: The framework will predominately a design and print service. But as CCW does not know the full extent of what services will be required year to year, we could ask suppliers to provide other services they offer in this space or go over the annual value stated.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial year to test suitability, but then has the option to extend yearly up to a maximum of three twelve month periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06536a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013211-2026
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
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79800000 - Printing and related services

79933000 - Design support services

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 13 May 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
Consumer Council for Water
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BH
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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