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Creative Agency Services

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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10 Apr 2026 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Creative Agency Services" has been conducted by the Money and Pensions Service, located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of design consultancy services, with the procurement method being limited, and no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 9th April 2026, with a total value of £97,380. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender involved the provision of flexible, on-demand creative and design support to be commissioned as needed. The designated location for delivery is within the UKH24 region.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in creative and design services, particularly those able to offer flexible, on-demand solutions. With the award going to Red Stone design, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, it highlights the potential for SMEs to secure contracts without the initial competition phase. Companies that can provide high-quality design consultancy services at competitive prices would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their business growth through public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Agency Services

Notice Description

he purpose of this contract is to provide flexible, on-demand creative and design support through a call-off arrangement, enabling work to be commissioned as needed with agreed costs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he purpose of this contract is to provide flexible, on-demand creative and design support through a call-off arrangement, enabling work to be commissioned as needed with agreed costs. Additional information: Price per quality point used

Procurement Information

Route 3 undrethreshold

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ff8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032817-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20266 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AB
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RED STONE DESIGN

Further Information

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