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Visual Refresh and Brand Extension

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

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30 Jun 2026 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is initiating a procurement process for a "Visual Refresh and Brand Extension" project, seeking proposals from brand designers or agencies. This tender is categorised under advertising and marketing services, as well as specialty design services, and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South East region. The active tender, which operates under an open competition procurement method, was announced on 30 June 2026 with a submission deadline of 31 August 2026. Interested parties must register and submit their proposals via the CWGC e-Procurement portal, with the contract expected to run from 1 October to 31 December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in visual design and branding services to collaborate with a well-respected public authority such as the CWGC. The project provides an excellent chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their creative abilities and substantiate their expertise in refreshing and extending a corporate image. This initiative presents an attractive opportunity for agencies or individuals aiming to establish or enhance their reputation through engagement in government-led projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visual Refresh and Brand Extension

Notice Description

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) are seeking proposals from brand designers or agencies to support a small scale visual refresh of it's corporate image. Please note, this does not include brand positioning, messaging, tone of voice or audience strategy. Full details can be found in the CWGC e-Procurement Portal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c056
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061334-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDENHEAD
Postcode
SL6 7DX
Post Town
Slough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Maidenhead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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