Inward investment - Croydon Means Business

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon has concluded a procurement process titled "Inward investment - Croydon Means Business," under the services category aimed at marketing and advertising. The procurement, awarded on 24th June 2026 and set to run until 31st May 2027, involves creating a comprehensive campaign to elevate Croydon as a prime business and investment destination. The contract, valued at £81,000 gross, was awarded to WHITE LABEL PUBLISHING LTD trading as White Label Creative. This direct procurement process was conducted below the threshold, without competition, and targets business promotion in the UKI62 region.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising services to engage with public sector clients, particularly those experienced with brand strategy and investor marketing campaigns. SMEs like White Label Creative, which have the capacity to design and execute wide-reaching marketing efforts, are well-suited for such projects. The procurement reflects a positive trend towards promoting regional business environments as lucrative opportunities for growth and investments, encouraging more firms to participate in public tenders within local government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Inward investment - Croydon Means Business

Notice Description

The commission covers the design and delivery of a comprehensive Croydon Means Business campaign to promote the borough as a leading destination for business growth and investment. This includes the development of a new inward investment brand and website, full brand strategy and visual identity, and a coordinated marketing and PR campaign targeting investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bbb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059218-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITE LABEL PUBLISHING LTD TRADING AS WHITE LABEL CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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