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CSP26429 - Visual identity development

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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15 Apr 2026 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CSP26429 - Visual identity development" has been completed with UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically "Development consultancy services," with a contract value amounting to £19,538.40. The process followed a limited competition procurement method, classified as below threshold. The contract period started and ended on 14 April 2026, and the award date was 13 April 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd facilitated the procurement process as the procuring entity.

This tender for visual identity development offers targeted business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the consultancy and creative services sectors. NICE AND SERIOUS LTD, a creative consultancy based in London, emerged as the successful supplier, indicating suitability for firms experienced in brand consultancy and design innovation. Companies with expertise in creating compelling visual narratives and efficient delivery models would be well-suited to engage in similar future initiatives. The engagement with central government bodies such as UK Research and Innovation could also pave the way for strengthening one's portfolio in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26429 - Visual identity development

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Visual identity development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034288-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,538 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICE AND SERIOUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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