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Creative and Content Framework (LSHW.005.2026)

Life Sciences Hub Wales Ltd

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04 Sep 2026 at 15:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited is procuring a creative and content services framework to support its communications, engagement, marketing and brand objectives. The requirement covers strategic development, creation and delivery of audience-focused creative outputs across multiple channels, formats and platforms. Expected work includes promotional materials, corporate publications, event collateral, multimedia assets, graphic design, writing, advertising campaign support and printed materials. Projects will be commissioned as separate packages of work through the framework, with requirements varying according to organisational priorities. Suppliers must provide strategically conceived content that aligns with, and can strengthen, the organisation’s brand identity, communication plans and campaign effectiveness. The services are for delivery in the United Kingdom, with the buyer based in Cardiff.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 17:00 on 23 September 2026, and electronic tenders by 14:00 on 28 September 2026. The framework is valued at £75,000 excluding VAT (£90,000 including VAT). Its initial contract period runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027, with possible 12-month extensions in two separate instalments, up to 31 October 2029. There is one lot, and the intention is to appoint up to two suppliers. Quality accounts for 70% of the evaluation and commercial considerations for 30%. Suppliers must complete the qualification questionnaire, quality response template and commercial response workbook.

This opportunity suits creative agencies, design studios, content specialists, writers and integrated communications suppliers able to combine strategic thinking with production across print, digital, multimedia and campaign formats. It is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Strong applicants will demonstrate the experience, expertise and vision to develop coherent creative work rather than isolated designs, and to manage varied ad-hoc packages of work. Delivery must follow the buyer’s tone of voice and brand guidelines, apply Welsh Government accessibility principles and be quality-checked before submission. Suppliers must handle data in line with UK GDPR, comply with the Data Protection Act 2018, Welsh Language Act 1993 and Modern Slavery Act 2015, and transfer intellectual property in completed design work to the buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative and Content Framework (LSHW.005.2026)

Notice Description

Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to procure and implement a Framework Agreement for the provision of Creative and Content Services. In this context, Creative and Content Services are defined as the strategic development, creation, and delivery of high-quality, audience-focused content and creative outputs across multiple channels, formats, and platforms. The services provided via the Creative and Content Services framework will support Life Sciences Hub Wales's communications, engagement, marketing and brand objectives. Life Sciences Hub Wales requires the strategic development of creative content. Emphasis is placed on strategic; all creative content to be sourced via the framework is to be conceptualised and designed with intention, so that all assets align to, and where appropriate seek to improve or add value to, overarching brand identity, communication plans and campaign effectiveness. There is an overarching strategic wrap-around requirement consistent throughout all framework activity to ensure alignment, consistency and connectivity to wider brand development, content planning and campaign delivery. As such, Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to appoint suppliers to the Creative and Content Services that have the experience, expertise and vision to design promotional materials, corporate publications, event collateral and multimedia assets with clear conceptual and strategic-alignment, as opposed to standalone designs with no consideration for wider context. The full specification is provided within the Invitation to Tender document further contextualises and defines the Life Sciences Hub Wales requirements and service expectations via the framework. Life Sciences Hub Wales envisages the ad-hoc provision of a range of design material, content and collateral. The nature of the projects and tasks required during the period of the agreement will be varied and dependent on priorities identified by Life Sciences Hub Wales. Each instance of activity as required by Life Sciences Hub Wales will be called-off via the framework as a distinct package of work, in-line with the framework governance process. The intention is to award a position on the framework to up to two (2) suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If awarded, the framework is expected to commence 1st November 2026. Except for early termination, the framework will run for an initial period of 12-months and will end 31st October 2027. At the sole discretion of Life Sciences Hub Wales the framework may be extended by a further 24-months, in separate 12-month instalments, giving a latest possible date of expiry of 31st October 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f282
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083993-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79933000 - Design support services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 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
Life Sciences Hub Wales Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4PL
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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