Award

Development of logo and branding services

QUALIFICATIONS WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 12:25

S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 12:55

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by Qualifications Wales, centred on the "Development of logo and branding services". Situated in Newport, this tender falls under the services category, particularly focusing on design consultancy and graphic design services. The procurement reached the award stage on 6 March 2026, with Design Tribe UK Ltd from Cardiff clinching the contract. The procedure was initiated via an open tender approach, with submissions accepted electronically, culminating in a tender deadline on 11 February 2026 and the award finalised by 20 February 2026.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in branding, graphic design, and marketing services, offering a chance to collaborate on updating and developing a corporate identity with a national organisation. Firms proficient in delivering comprehensive design solutions, including brand guidelines and co-branding strategies, would be well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities. Additionally, this process offers exposure to government contracts, providing avenues for portfolio expansion and establishing firm relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of logo and branding services

Notice Description

We are looking to contract a supplier to carry out the following work:-The supplier will be required to either deliver a refreshed design for the existing logo OR deliver a brand-new corporate logo.- The supplier will be required to update the brand guide with details of font, colour palette, use of illustrations, iconography, shapes and other design devices, notional applications, clarity on use in co-branding or when used alongside the existing National Qualifications sub-brand.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160579
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALIFICATIONS WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8AR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DESIGN TRIBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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