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Brand and Creative Brief

THRIVE

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25 Mar 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Brand and Creative Brief" was conducted by Thrive, a sub-central government public authority based in Hemel Hempstead, UK. It encompasses advertising and marketing services aimed at supporting sales and marketing efforts for 111 new Shared Ownership homes at Lyndhurst Farm, with a planned launch in August 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 25th March 2026 to 1017 Marketing, a Huddersfield-based SME. The contract period commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 30th August 2028. The procurement employed a "Below threshold - limited competition" method, indicating the potential for direct and efficient tendering opportunities, particularly favourable for smaller businesses.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in branding and creative services within the advertising and marketing sector. As the main procurement category is services, companies with expertise in this area can leverage such projects to establish or expand their presence in public sector contracts, especially those focusing on housing developments. The awarded contract to 1017 Marketing illustrates the project’s alignment with SMEs, suggesting that organisations of similar calibre can confidently participate in such tenders. Such engagements can significantly foster growth and expand the portfolio for businesses adept in delivering innovative marketing solutions, offering great exposure and credibility in dealing with public authority contracts.

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Notice Title

Brand and Creative Brief

Notice Description

The purpose of this brief is to secure the provision of branding and creative services to support the sales and marketing of 111 new Shared Ownership homes at the site currently known as Lyndhurst Farm with a planned launch in August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067409
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027420-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THRIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP3 9TD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Kings Langley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1017 MARKETING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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