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CM3601 Marketing Services Framework

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited, headquartered in Bradford, UK, is currently in the planning stage for a new procurement process aimed at establishing a Marketing Services Framework. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically marketing services, with the procurement being above the threshold and intended to establish a framework agreement. The preliminary market engagement phase, which invites expressions of interest from suppliers, is scheduled to close on 6th August 2026. The future framework is expected to cover specialist marketing, communications, brand, digital, media, customer engagement, and other related services for the organisation. Suppliers are encouraged to contribute their expertise to help shape this significant opportunity, with further notices anticipated by 15th November 2026.

This procurement creates substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in marketing and communications. Companies with a robust track record in innovative service delivery and capability to support large-scale utilities could find this tender an excellent opportunity for expansion. Given the breadth of services required, businesses providing niche marketing solutions or comprehensive marketing strategies will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process not only offers the chance to influence the framework’s design but also allows businesses to position themselves as potential key partners for Yorkshire Water’s marketing endeavours, which could lead to significant contractual opportunities once the formal procurement phase begins.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3601 Marketing Services Framework

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the development and procurement strategy for a future Marketing Services Framework. The proposed framework is intended to provide access to specialist marketing, communications, brand, digital, media, customer engagement and related marketing support services across the organisation. We are seeking input from suppliers with relevant experience and capabilities to help shape the scope, structure and delivery model of the framework. Through this engagement, Yorkshire Water aims to understand current market capability, assess supplier capacity, explore innovative approaches to service delivery and ensure the framework is designed to meet future business requirements. Suppliers are invited to express an interest in participating in early market discussions. Feedback gathered will be used to validate the proposed framework approach, inform lotting and contracting considerations, and support the development of the procurement strategy. This engagement is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition, a formal procurement exercise, or any commitment by Yorkshire Water to procure goods or services.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express interest via email to professionalservicetenders@yorkshirewater.co.uk with brief details of their service offering. Further engagement (e.g., RFI or supplier calls) may follow. There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069738-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 1 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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