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11 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary's Department has awarded a contract for brand and design work, focusing on refreshing its branding and visual identity by creating various marketing and presentation assets. This contract, titled "Brand & Design Work," was awarded on 11th June 2026 and falls under the advertising consultancy services category. Located in London, the procurement was managed through a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contract is part of the services sector and was valid from 10th February to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses within the advertising and design consultancy sector to engage with central government departments. Although awarded directly to CIVIC COMPUTING LIMITED, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialisation in creative branding and design services can look to such contracts to enhance their portfolios. Engaging in similar opportunities can help businesses expand their expertise and visibility in government contracting, fostering growth in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Brand & Design Work

Notice Description

This contract will build on the previous work delivered by the supplier to refresh it's branding and visual identity. This contract will deliver a series of report, presentation and marketing assets that can be used by anyone in GAD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b28f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVIC COMPUTING

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