--- title: "Brand and Creative Partner" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2024-11-07" --- # Brand and Creative Partner Buyer: EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b33d.json) ## Summary East West Railway Company Limited is currently seeking a Brand and Creative Partner to support their business activities over the next three years. This tender falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, with a specific focus on comprehensive design support including map production, publication materials, announcements, and social media content. Based in Milton Keynes, the selected partner will also handle 30% of the company's printing and distribution needs. As the process is in the tender stage, interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals by 22nd November 2024. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, promoting competitive selection among qualified vendors. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital and graphic design, advertising, copywriting, and related services. Companies with robust capabilities in producing diverse content, managing print and digital assets, and providing rapid response communications will find this partnership particularly beneficial. The potential for ongoing work and exposure through the East West Rail programme makes it a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and enhance their portfolio with high-profile projects. The estimated contract value is £900,000, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium enterprises looking to scale their operations. ## Notice East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) is seeking a Content Design Partner to provide comprehensive design support for its business activities over the next three years. With no dedicated in-house design team, EWR Co. requires a partner to address both planned and ad-hoc content creation needs, supporting functions such as map production, publication and consultation materials, and visual media for announcements and social channels. The partnership will also cover 30% of EWR Co.'s printing and distribution needs, ensuring streamlined design, print, and distribution processes for efficient communication, especially during public consultations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East West Railway Company (EWR Co.) seeks a versatile Content Design Partner to support diverse design, content creation, and account management needs over the next three years. The partner will not be engaged exclusively, nor will EWR Co. commit to any minimum level of service procurement beyond a small monthly retainer, covering essential contract management and regular communications. The retainer includes a dedicated account manager for weekly updates, billing reports, and ad hoc briefings, ensuring a rapid response time of within two hours during business hours. The contract's scope encompasses a range of day-to-day design services, addressing both high-demand campaigns and lower-activity periods. Required services may include brand strategy, graphic design, digital design, copywriting, advertising, and web design, in addition to print and fulfilment services, videography, photography, animation, and SEO/social media support. The expected deliverables may include corporate and annual reports, fact sheets, magazines, posters, website updates, social media assets, videos, banners, adverts, branded merchandise, and more. All assets must be stored and maintained in an up-to-date, accessible shared location by the provider. Where physical asset printing or distribution is required, EWR Co. will cover these costs plus an agreed margin, and subcontracting will require prior customer approval. This flexible, broad-ranging partnership will support EWR Co.'s dynamic content needs aligned with the East West Rail programme's evolving priorities. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036054-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | £900,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST WEST RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1EN | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 32300000 - Television and radio receivers, and sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus - 71354100 - Digital mapping services - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 92111220 - Advertising video-tape production ## Release History - 7 Nov 2024 at 12:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036054-2024 - 1 Nov 2024 at 12:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035460-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://eastwestrail.co.uk/ - https://eastwestrail.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/eastwestrail/web/login.jst?_ncp=1677595912567.609209-1 - https://eastwestrail.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/registration/displayAgreement.si?isOnModification=true&_ncp=1730457936768.1722779-3 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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