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title: "Content Design Partner"
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buyer: "EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 11072935"
published: "2020-11-09"
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# Content Design Partner

Buyer: EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 11072935  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b8d2584-940c-4703-8ea4-da46e6010192

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## Summary

The procurement process for the position of Content Design Partner has been initiated by East West Railway Company Limited (EWR Co) to support the development of a new direct connection between Oxford and Cambridge. This opportunity falls within the graphic design services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender, which is at the active stage and uses a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, has a total value of £800,000 and will be running until December 7, 2020, with the contract set to commence on March 1, 2021, and concluding on February 29, 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design services, particularly those that provide creative solutions for marketing and communications. Companies that can offer comprehensive design support for events, social media content, and print fulfilment would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, which could lead to significant growth opportunities in the competitive transport sector along the Oxford to Cambridge corridor.

## Notice

The publication of this notice formally commences the procurement process to appoint a Content Design Partner for East West Rail Company Ltd. (EWR Co). EWR Co. is creating a new direct connection between Oxford and Cambridge. Serving communities across the area, it will bring faster journey times and lower transport costs. The Content Design Partner will be responsible for providing extensive design support to the External Affairs Team, designing and producing a wide array of assets for major announcements and consultations (e.g. reports, collateral, video/animation, event materials, advertising, map design, event photography, social media content), as well as day-to-day design support (e.g. presentations, route & staff photography, videography, website updates, corporate document design). The supplier will also be asked to facilitate some of EWR Co's print & fulfilment requirements (e.g. collateral, event assets). The Contract term is an initial 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6429f6b0-a412-4f6e-9253-4cb4d2597d54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 11072935 |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6429f6b0-a412-4f6e-9253-4cb4d2597d54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6429f6b0-a412-4f6e-9253-4cb4d2597d54
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Milton-Keynes:-Graphic-design-services./ADRHN883K5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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