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Angel Network Creative Services

North East Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2026 at 09:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 10:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Combined Authority commissioned creative services for the Angel Network, the North East Mayor’s long-term vision for a joined-up transport system covering buses, Metro, rail, ferry, walking, wheeling and cycling, with integrated ticketing and real-time information. The work combines market research with brand development and brand strategy for the Network. It is a public-sector services requirement led by the Authority in Newcastle upon Tyne, with delivery covering locations across England. The requirement sits within market research and advertising and marketing services (CPV 79310000 and 79340000). The scope is therefore suited to agencies that can combine evidence-led research with strategic brand positioning, identity development and communications planning for a complex, multi-mode transport or place-based programme.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a below-threshold open competition. Bids closed on 7 August 2026, with quality weighted at 80% and price at 20%. One lot was awarded to BRANDXYZ LTD on 15 September 2026 for £80,000 excluding VAT (£96,000 including VAT). The awarded contract period runs from 22 September 2026 to 28 February 2027; the lot’s stated contract period was 25 August 2026 to 25 March 2027. Thirteen bids were received and all 13 reached the final stage, including 13 from SMEs. Participation was reserved for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, with the requirement designated suitable for both. Electronic submission was allowed. A signature milestone was scheduled for 22 September 2026.

This award demonstrates demand for a compact, specialist assignment combining market research and brand strategy in a major public transport and regional connectivity programme. A credible competitor for similar work would need to show strong qualitative and quantitative research capability, the ability to turn stakeholder and user insight into a clear brand proposition, and experience developing strategy for services that span multiple organisations, modes of transport and audiences. Evidence of public-sector, transport, infrastructure, place-branding or similarly complex partnership work would help establish relevance. Suppliers should also be prepared to deliver high-quality written and strategic outputs within a short contract period and to compete in a quality-led evaluation where technical approach matters substantially more than price. The opportunity was accessible to SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that specialist smaller agencies could compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Angel Network Creative Services

Notice Description

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is seeking to commission a contractor to provide creative services for the Angel Network. The Authority require the contractor to provide Market Research and Brand development and strategy for the Network. The Angel Network is the name for the North East Mayor's long-term vision of a seamless, joined-up system where buses, Metro, rail, Ferry, walking, wheeling and cycling connect effortlessly, supported by smart, simple ticketing and real-time information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087114-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BrandXYZ

Further Information

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