--- title: "English Heritage members handbook design 2025-30" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE-MARKETING" published: "2024-03-04" --- # English Heritage members handbook design 2025-30 Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE-MARKETING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efcb8dca-40b8-4975-aa71-450c9665b173.json) ## Summary The English Heritage-Marketing department is inviting tenders for the design of the members' handbook for the period 2025-2030. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, with a contract value of £250,000. The procurement method used is a Restricted procedure, and interested suppliers must complete a Selection Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender stage. The tender period ends on 4th April 2024, and the contract is set to start on 15th July 2024, lasting initially for 3 years and 7 months, with potential extensions up to a total of 5 years and 7 months. The successful supplier will need to align their designs with the newly refreshed brand identity of English Heritage. The buying organisation's contact person is Richard Leatherdale, reachable at Richard.Leatherdale@english-heritage.org.uk or 07768368978, and the procurement can be accessed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage. This tender presents an opportunity for graphic design and printing companies to showcase their expertise in creating visually appealing and impactful handbooks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability for such businesses. The timing of this tender, coinciding with English Heritage's brand refresh and potential move to a biennial publication model, offers a unique chance for businesses to demonstrate innovative design solutions that align with the new brand guidelines. Suppliers who excel in creative and collaborative work with content production teams and printers will be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to English Heritage's membership retention strategy through high-quality handbook designs. ## Notice We are looking for a supplier to design and layout our members' handbook (324pp). We will devise the flatplan of the handbook, liaising with the chosen supplier on the design and layout. We will provide the copy while the supplier will use our image library to source appropriate images in response to overall handbook discussions and briefing. The supplier will also work closely with our content production team and the selected printer to prepare files for print, manage the colour and quality of the files, and press pass the handbook. At this point in time the handbook design is an annual activity - however we are considering moving towards a biennial model. On that basis there will be at least two handbook designs required during this period of contract - and while others may be required if the annual model continues - please be aware this may move to biennial during the specified contract. During 2024 we are introducing a refreshed brand identity (including new tone of voice, primary and secondary colour palette, photography and illustration guidelines) which means, coupled with the potential move to a biennial publication model, we are looking for fresh designs and potential format specifications that align with our new identity. Suppliers invited to the ITT stage will be given access to the new brand guidelines and assets to support their creative response. The chosen supplier for the 2025/26 handbook will be the first to produce the handbook in the new brand so this is an exciting time for the development and design of a key tool of our membership retention strategy. English Heritage appoint and manage the handbook printer through a separate framework and we expect the successful tenderer to work with English Heritage and their selected printer on tasks including artwork preparation, colour proofing and press passing. The initial term of contract will be 3 years, 7 months. There will be provision to extend by a further two periods of 1 year each so a maximum contract duration of five years, 7 months. The start date will be 15 July 2024 commencing with the 2025/26 issue, and the initial end date will be 29 February 2028. If we maintain the annual publication this will end with the 2027/28 issue. The option to extend for up to an additional 2 years would see the end dates of 28 February 2029, and 28 February 2030 accordingly. Each extension year will be agreed individually, and we reserve the right to change the frequency at any time during this contract. This tender is using a Restricted process and so first step will be completion and response to a Selection Questionnaire. Suitably qualified suppliers will then be invited to take part in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. It is expected that a contract will be awarded by June / July 2024. Additional information: In order to register, download details and respond to this opportunity - suppliers are asked to visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage. Once registered and logged in, please visit Tenders / Current to view and express interest in this project. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f5a37f9-2219-439b-a21f-a7a307ddbe76 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE-MARKETING | | Locality | WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2024 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f5a37f9-2219-439b-a21f-a7a307ddbe76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f5a37f9-2219-439b-a21f-a7a307ddbe76 4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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