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Award

18 May 2026 at 16:01

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Test Valley Borough Council has awarded a contract for the development and implementation of a new brand identity for The Lights Theatre in Andover, Hampshire. The contract aims to refresh the branding of this well-loved venue, which plays a vital role in the community’s cultural landscape. Located in a redeveloping town centre, The Lights seeks to enhance its reputation as a key cultural and economic catalyst. The procurement process followed an open, below-threshold competition method, with the tender initiated in March 2026 and awarded in May 2026. The contract, valued at £55,047 gross, commences on 29th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st August 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in branding, marketing, and consultancy services. It particularly resonates with those experienced in community engagement and stakeholder communication, as a critical component of the contract involves building a brand that aligns with existing brand equity and community aspirations. With the council's emphasis on stakeholder engagement, businesses with a proven track record in public sector projects or possessing innovative approaches to brand development would be well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. This venture also provides a platform to showcase creativity and robust engagement strategies in a transformative urban development setting.

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Notice Title

The Lights Theatre Andover Branding Contract

Notice Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and implement a new brand identity for The Lights theatre in Andover, Hampshire. The Lights is a much loved and well-established venue in the town, with a strong reputation for professional and community programming. The market town of Andover is currently undergoing major redevelopment, following the adoption of an ambitious masterplan in 2020, the flagship project of which is the delivery of a new, state-of-the-art venue for The Lights, in a new location within the town centre. The long-term goal of the new venue is to act as a sustained catalyst to draw a high volume of people into the town centre across both the daytime and evening economy. It is critical that the new brand builds on the existing brand equity and resonates with customers (both existing and potential), residents, businesses and talent managers/booking agents, as well as other key internal stakeholders. Therefore, a major element of the contract will involve engaging with those key stakeholders and demonstrating an understanding of how to land messaging with key audiences. The new brand and all associated work must be ready and complete by Friday 11 September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045510-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£45,873 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP10 3AJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE YARD CREATIVE

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