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29 Jul 2026 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

Severn Trent Water Limited is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Severn Trent Water Annual Report and Accounts." This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on typesetting, lithographic, graphic design, printing, and distribution services. It is set in the United Kingdom, with Coventry as a key location, and follows an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25th August 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 10th August 2026, with awards expected by 1st October 2026. The contract period begins in October 2026 and has potential for renewal, depending on performance quality.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in design, printing, and digital solutions, especially those skilled in integrating financial and non-financial content within a reporting framework. Agencies with capabilities in strategic narrative development, digital-first delivery, and utilising AI-enabled tools stand a competitive chance. The project value amounts to £720,000 gross, appealing to graphic design firms and digital agencies aiming to showcase their innovation and efficiency in creating award-winning reports in alignment with FTSE 100 best practices.

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Notice Title

Severn Trent Water Annual Report and Accounts

Notice Description

Objective Severn Trent (ST) is seeking to deliver a market-leading, award-winning Annual Report aligned with FTSE 100 best practice. The report should clearly communicate strategy, performance and governance, while meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements. ST wishes to evolve its reporting approach, with an increased focus on digital-first delivery, innovation and the use of AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency, insight and stakeholder engagement. Scope of Services The appointed agency must provide a full-service annual reporting solution. This is expected to include, but is not limited to: - Strategic narrative development and messaging refinement - Design concept creation and evolution of ST's reporting style - Page make-up, typesetting and art working - Project and stakeholder management across a multi-disciplinary review group - Integration of financial and non-financial content - Print production and distribution management - Digital reporting outputs (e.g. interactive PDF and/or microsite) - ESEF tagging and regulatory submission support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extension is at the discretion of Severn Trent Water and will be exercised if the winning bidder is providing a high quality service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d671
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071695-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79822300 - Typesetting services

79822400 - Lithographic services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEVERN TRENT WATER 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2LZ
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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