Planning

Branding Agency Services

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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Planning

06 May 2026 at 15:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greenwich is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking Branding Agency Services, aiming to support a collaborative initiative between multiple universities. With an emphasis on enhancing strategic collaboration, operational efficiency, and regional impact in London and South East England, the buyer is poised to enhance student experiences and broaden influence nationally and internationally. The procurement falls under the services category, with an estimated contract value of £500,000, and is geared towards developing a comprehensive brand strategy and identity. Key preliminary market engagement for this contract is scheduled to close on 13 May 2026, with the contract period potentially extending from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031. The address of the University of Greenwich, the contracting authority, is listed as located in London, UK, with specific contact details provided for Kerry Whitehouse at their Procurement and Commercial Services Department.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for branding agencies specialising in marketing services to partake in a high-profile project that promises business growth and industry visibility. The scope of work, including brand strategy and identity development suited for a large organisational setting, aligns well with agencies experienced in strategic, large-scale branding campaigns. It also offers a chance for firms adept at accessibility-compliant design work and international branding projects to leverage their expertise. Interested suppliers should have the capability and readiness to undertake long-term collaboration with the potential additional opportunity for renewal, ensuring continual business engagement over a multi-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Branding Agency Services

Notice Description

The University of Greenwich is in the early stages of forming a multi University group. The Group is being established to formalise strategic collaboration between the two universities, to strengthen regional impact in our London and South East England base, to improve operational efficiency, to enhance student experience and opportunities and to increase our combined influence at national and international levels. The University of Greenwich is looking to procure Branding Agency services. The work includes developing a brand strategy, visual identity, brand architecture, accessibility-compliant design standards and practical usage guidance. Deliverables span a full brand identity system, templates, guidelines and an internal launch toolkit.

Planning Information

The University of Greenwich is notifying the market of this forthcoming opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069298
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041603-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE9 2UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Westminster Constituency
Eltham and Chislehurst

Further Information

Notice Documents

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