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title: "Communications and Design Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-06-09"
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# Communications and Design Services

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b9e5

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning to initiate a tender for Communications and Design Services to support the STEP programme, with a budget of £240,000. Located in Abingdon, UK, the procurement process is currently in the Planning stage, with key dates to note, including a future notice anticipated on 30th December 2021. The main categories of work will involve communication and design services aimed at enhancing the profile of the STEP programme through the creation of branding, exhibition stands, brochures, and a robust online presence, ultimately concluding work in 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in communications, marketing, and design consultancy services, including graphic design firms. Companies that can demonstrate capability in creating impactful communication materials and a solid understanding of stakeholder engagement will be well-positioned to compete. The engagement process allows potential suppliers to provide feedback through a questionnaire, potentially influencing future procurement activities and fostering business growth in the dynamic field of public tendering.

## Notice

United Kingdom Atomic Energy (UKAEA) is looking to engage with potential suppliers for capabilities in both communications and design services to support the STEP team through to the end of its current phase of work in 2024. The scope of work may include provision of communications and design services for the STEP programme, designed to build profile of the programme with a range of key stakeholder groups and the media. To design and produce communications materials for use with a range of internal and external audiences. The design package of work will include the development of a brand for STEP and items such as exhibition stands, brochures and development of web presence. In addition to that, provide support to the external communications work on the STEP programme. Currently, there are three main packages of work where the design and communication services will be required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Atomic Energy (UKAEA) is looking to engage with potential suppliers for capabilities in both communications and design services to support the STEP team through to the end of its current phase of work in 2024. The scope of work may include provision of communications and design services for the STEP programme, designed to build profile of the programme with a range of key stakeholder groups and the media. To design and produce communications materials for use with a range of internal and external audiences. The design package of work will include the development of a brand for STEP and items such as exhibition stands, brochures and development of web presence. In addition to that, provide support to the external communications work on the STEP programme. Currently, there are three main packages of work where the design and communication services will be required. Additional information: UKAEA wishes to engage with prospective suppliers to answer the questions in Appendix 1: Questionnaire, all feedback may be used to inform the future project and subsequent procurement activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012916-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 11:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012916-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38215&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814

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