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title: "Design and User Test a Symbol to be used in Traffic Signs for Charging Clean Air"
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# Design and User Test a Symbol to be used in Traffic Signs for Charging Clean Air

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-808ad44c-37cf-49ca-ba1a-91ae8c5ad79c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves the tender titled "Design and User Test a Symbol to be used in Traffic Signs for Charging Clean Air." This project falls within the graphic design services and customer survey services categories and is set in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, following a restricted procedure, with a contract value of £63,800. The tender period closed on 31st January 2018, with the contract period starting on 12th February 2018 and ending on 29th March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in graphic design and user testing. Businesses that focus on creative design and have experience in public sector projects or environmental signage would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to establish a clear and effective symbol for clean air zones in urban environments.

## Notice

The primary objective is to develop, create and test a symbol to be used on the traffic signs that demarcate a charging Clean Air Zone. A secondary objective is to create a symbol that could be used for other communications purposes should Ministers decide to support further communications work. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f6f208-f9b8-49ab-8a6a-91ff6b12ca2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,800 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M&C SAATCHI (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342310 - Customer survey services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f6f208-f9b8-49ab-8a6a-91ff6b12ca2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3f6f208-f9b8-49ab-8a6a-91ff6b12ca2d
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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