Award

Business Wales Marketing

WELSH GOVERNMENT

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19 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is currently engaged in a public procurement process for marketing services titled "Business Wales Marketing." This initiative falls under the services category and is located in Cardiff, UK. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Ubiquity Group, which is currently active and set to last until 31 March 2025, following an extension due to unforeseen circumstances during the Covid-19 pandemic. The total contract value is £1,250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in marketing, media, and strategic services, particularly those focused on supporting government initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in brand development and campaign management would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially those aiming to enhance government services such as Business Wales and Entrepreneurship.

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Notice Title

Business Wales Marketing

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

To establish a contract for the Welsh Government's Business Wales Service marketing, media and strategy to support the Business Wales and Entrepreneurship service aims over the term of Government and to support the development of a refreshed identity and marketing approach for Business Wales and Entrepreneurship and the delivery of a dedicated campaign.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-059136
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=059136
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angella.hughes@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000628864

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UBIQUITY GROUP

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