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23 Jul 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University, a public authority operating under Welsh devolved regulations, initiated a procurement process for design services relating to the development of an interactive resource and findings summary for a research project. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted via a direct method, specifically below threshold - without competition. The contract for this project, identified as BU422026, was awarded to Nifty Fox Creative Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, on 1st July 2026. The contractual period commenced on the same day and is set to conclude on 28th August 2026, with the associated project requiring delivery within the UK region UKL12. The gross contract value is £36,395.99, while the net amount amounts to £30,329.98.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for small creative agencies specialising in marketing management consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative design solutions. Businesses with expertise in developing interactive resources will find this type of contract promising, as it allows them to showcase their ability to enhance research projects through dynamic design. The award to a small enterprise like Nifty Fox Creative Ltd underscores the potential for SMEs to successfully compete and secure contracts within the public sector, provided they offer tailored and efficient solutions to meet the specified needs.

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Notice Title

Design Services

Notice Description

Development of interactive resource and findings summary for research project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069713-2026
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,329 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 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
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIFTY FOX CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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