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title: "Creative Services Framework"
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# Creative Services Framework

Buyer: NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049d60

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## Summary

On the 12th of March 2026, Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd concluded its "Creative Services Framework" procurement process, focusing on advertising and marketing services within the UK. The framework, initiated as a selective tender under competitive negotiation procedures, involved two lots: Strategic and Campaign Services, and Creative and Production Services. This process allows for the delivery of strategic and creative solutions to communicate various messages. The procurement reached the award stage, with several contracts signed on the 20th of February 2026, indicating the successful commencement of services.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses in advertising and marketing, particularly those capable of strategic planning and creative executions. Such opportunities are ideal for firms, both large and SMEs, that specialise in strategic campaign services or creative production. Suppliers like 23RED LIMITED and ELEVEN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LTD are examples of successful bidders, demonstrating the competitive nature and potential for business growth in this industry. Engaging in such frameworks not only offers substantial contracts but also strengthens ties with a major public entity, creating potential for future collaborations.

## Notice

Network Rail identified a requirement to put in place a framework agreement for the provision of creative and strategic solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages. The Framework Agreement contains two lots: * Lot 1 - Strategic and Campaign Services * Lot 2 - Creative and Production Services Suppliers will deliver creative solutions to communicate national, regional, internal, and external messages.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 & 2

For further information relating to Network Rails requirements and to respond please review the document - "Request for Information Network Rail Creative Services Tender " via the instructions below: 1. Follow the link - https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html 2. From the welcome screen, access the "View Current Opportunities" link and select "Creative Services Framework Tender" 3. Click on the attachment - Request for Information Network Rail Creative Services Tender 4. Once completed, please send your submission document via email as an attachment to dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk with the email subject "Creative Services Framework RFI [Company Name]". 5. Any questions and/or clarifications in respect of this RFI should be directed to dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk. 6. The response deadline for this RFI is 17:00 15th October 2024 7. If you are interested in the opportunity but are unable to complete the RFI by the response deadline, please email dylan.white@networkrail.co.uk confirming your expression of interest. The purpose of this RFI is to: * Engage with the supply market and understand the level of interest in bidding for this potential future opportunity. * Allow suppliers who are interested in any potential future tender activity relating to this requirement, to be aware of the procurement platform that will be used and provide them with the steps to complete qualification to this platform if requested (should they not have already done so). * Identify suitable suppliers available in the market. * Identify the capacity and capabilities of the suppliers available in the market. * Understanding views of the supply market on the scope and structure of the proposed framework agreement. * Identify any additional services, requirements, or concepts that Network Rail have not considered - this information may then be considered to support Network Rail in developing/updating its specification for the tender opportunity. Please note that any content received in response to this RFI will be used purely for information purposes only and will not be deemed as forming part of any proposed bid or potential future tender. Additional information: The RFI does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works mentioned therein, and Network Rail will not accept any proposals offered in response to the RFI. Network Rail is not liable for any costs, fees, or expenses incurred by any party in replying to or attending any RFI event. Any procurement of any services, supplies or works by Network Rail will be carried

Lot 1 - Strategic planning and campaigns services

Lot 1 Suppliers shall provide a strategy for a project, from the initial brief, produce the relevant creative outputs and deliver the project communications for internal and external activity.

Renewal: Should a retender be required, Network Rail will issue a further notice, notifying the market

Lot 2 - Creative design, production, and activation services

Lot 2 Suppliers will provide creative design, production, and activation services for internal and external activity which do not require a strategic approach or fully integrated communications.

Renewal: Should a retender be required, Network Rail will issue a further notice, notifying the market

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022539-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | £23,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | 23RED; ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER; CREATIVE TRIANGLE; ELEVEN MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; MATRIX GRAPHICS; STORYCATCHERS; STRATOS CREATIVE; THE LEITH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22462000 - Advertising material
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022539-2026
- 14 Feb 2025 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005257-2025
- 24 Sep 2024 at 14:29 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030511-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://networkrail.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.networkrail.co.uk

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