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title: "Forever Edinburgh Creative and Brand Marketing Framework"
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# Forever Edinburgh Creative and Brand Marketing Framework

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c5f8

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## Summary

The "Forever Edinburgh Creative and Brand Marketing Framework" has been actively tendered by The City of Edinburgh Council, focusing on graphic design services to support promotional campaigns. The process, initially in the planning stage from December 2024, transitioned into the tendering phase in March 2025, and reached the award stage by September 2025. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement falls under the 'services' category with a framework agreement involving graphic design studios. The restricted procedure allowed the selective involvement of suppliers, ensuring high-quality deliverables. The award was completed with the signing of contracts worth £320,000 GBP on 18 August 2025, having chosen candidates like Richy Lamb Graphic Design, The Lost Line Ltd, and Union Direct.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized graphic design enterprises, particularly those skilled in delivering a rapid and diverse range of design assets across various media. Businesses specialising in graphic design, digital advertising, and print channels are well-suited for this opportunity. The City of Edinburgh Council's emphasis on collaboration with private tourism businesses and public agencies presents a platform for design firms to engage in high-profile marketing initiatives, furthering their exposure and influence within the tourism and events sectors. The framework aligns with the Edinburgh 2030 Tourism Strategy, positioning selected businesses at the forefront of Edinburgh's dynamic promotional endeavours.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. The City of Edinburgh Council require a framework Agreement of Graphic Designers to create promotional assets and aid with campaign and brand rollout and delivery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forever Edinburgh is the Destination Marketing organisation for Edinburgh, based within The City of Edinburgh council. Forever Edinburgh is tasked with promoting the City on a national and international stage. Working closely with private tourism businesses, public agencies and the City of Edinburgh Council, they work to ensure that visitors experience the very best of Edinburgh and the city utilises its outstanding tourism assets in a sustainable way. They: Promote Edinburgh around the world to build awareness of and demand for the city to prospective inbound leisure visitors; Provide information and inspiration to visitors and potential visitors so they get the best out of a stay in Edinburgh; Support industry on the delivery of the Edinburgh 2030 Tourism Strategy; Engage Edinburgh's residents and communities in the positive promotion of their city; Lead our partners in steering city promotional activity; Support industry partners on the delivery of quality assurance initiatives; and Provide advice to visitors and industry partners to ensure local tourism businesses strive to exceed visitors' expectations. In order to fulfil its remit, Forever Edinburgh is required to produce a large volume and variety of promotional materials. The City of Edinburgh Council require a Framework Agreement of Graphic Designers to create these promotional assets and aid with campaign and brand rollout and delivery. The Council requires small, nimble designers/creative studios who can deliver quick rollout of variety of smaller design assets across web, social, paid digital advertising and print channels. Additional information: Please download the SPD and accompanying information on PCS-T for full details.

Renewal: It is the intention of the Council that the Framework Agreement resulting from this process will last for a period of two years with two optional 12 month extensions (2 + 1 + 1), undertaken at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053040-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Council reserves the right to review requirements at the extension intervals stated in the Notice. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | £320,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | RICHY LAMB GRAPHIC DESIGN; THE LOST LINE; UNION DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053040-2025
- 14 Mar 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009488-2025
- 10 Dec 2024 at 11:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039736-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792915
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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