--- title: "Graphic design for the Explore toolkit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-09-09" --- # Graphic design for the Explore toolkit Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5934efdd-2cbe-4248-bb31-c84f353e4c88.json) ## Summary Natural England has awarded a contract for graphic design services related to the Explore toolkit. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of design consultancy services, utilised an open procedure method and targeted works. The tender was published on 25th June 2024, and the contract period spanned from 22nd July 2024 to 31st August 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £5,034 excluding VAT, was given to Whistlejacket London Ltd, a company based in London. The initial Request for Quotation (RFQ) was to be submitted by 8th July 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in graphic design, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, which were considered suitable for this procurement. The contract involved using and developing icons and embedding an existing colour palette, requiring businesses with strong expertise in these areas. Such opportunities can drive business growth by allowing companies to showcase their capabilities to a prominent purchaser like Natural England, potentially leading to further contracts and an enhanced reputation within the industry. ## Notice Based on existing design work from a related NE project, we are now looking for a graphic designer to deliver work across the Explore components. This will include using existing icons, developing new icons and embedding the existing colour palette. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Jennifer.scott1@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 08/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Jennifer.scott1@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e2bd01-c376-4eb5-9eda-3055ea1f8c1d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,034 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS11 9AT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WHISTLEJACKET LONDON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2024 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e2bd01-c376-4eb5-9eda-3055ea1f8c1d - 27 Jun 2024 at 07:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ced470-4aef-446c-ba6a-23218e025fa0 - 25 Jun 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ced470-4aef-446c-ba6a-23218e025fa0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30e2bd01-c376-4eb5-9eda-3055ea1f8c1d 9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ced470-4aef-446c-ba6a-23218e025fa0 27th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cabc560b-41f6-4c7f-8ea3-9d6da41f3878 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25560015-80f7-47ef-a883-86fe7ad44f31 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deca3e70-2a82-48fe-af0d-7342b77a0921 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7a198c7-5a96-42f9-aa00-fdc7474f20a2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f0db741-7e18-41fa-802d-692f716180ff - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/99e58c36-1ca9-4cf6-bfb0-0877582cfb48 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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