--- title: "Creative Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Creative Services Framework Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has completed a procurement process to establish a Creative Services Framework aimed at engaging multiple marketing agencies. This effort is designed to bolster their capabilities in executing multi-channel campaigns across Greater Manchester, promoting sustainable travel. The procurement process, culminating in an award on 5th May 2026, was conducted through an open competitive flexible procedure. Covering strategic and creative marketing services as well as artwork and graphics, the framework seeks to support the internal marketing team in delivering ambitious projects, which include initiatives like active travel infrastructure and public transport enhancements. Interested parties were required to submit bids electronically, with the contract intended to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2029, with the possibility of renewal. This framework presents numerous business growth opportunities for marketing agencies, particularly those skilled in strategic marketing, graphic design, and multi-channel campaign execution. The procurement, allowing for involvement through a mini-competition or direct award for projects valued under £50,000, is well-suited for both SMEs and larger firms capable of providing innovative marketing solutions. Agencies that specialise in advertising, market research, and graphic design can leverage this framework to collaborate with TfGM in delivering impactful campaigns aimed at transforming travel habits in Greater Manchester, setting a fruitful stage for business expansion and heightened sector involvement. ## Notice Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are looking to appoint multiple marketing agencies to develop a Creative Services framework. The agencies will assist TfGM to develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns across Greater Manchester (GM) as well as our business-as-usual activity with the aim of encouraging more people to travel sustainably. TfGM has been successful in delivering several engaging and high-profile campaigns in recent years and now wishes to expand on that success due to its growing responsibilities. TfGM covers a wide remit of exciting and transformational projects across GM from delivering infrastructure for active travel including a cycle hire scheme, through to developing an app and providing major Public Transport services across tram, rail and bus networks. Given this expansion and the fact marketing is a specialist area, TfGM's internal Marketing team is looking to source external support to help deliver its ambitions. TfGM are looking to award suppliers under the following lots: Lot 1: Strategy & Creative - includes marketing strategy, creative concepting, campaign creative, multi-channel campaign execution & production, seasonal planning, messaging strategy and audience & market analysis. Lot 2: Artwork & Graphics - includes graphic design, creating artwork, versioning and copywriting. ### Lot Information Strategy & Creative Renewal: Extension dependant on framework still meeting requirements for TfGM. Artwork & Graphics Renewal: Extension dependant on framework still meeting requirements for TfGM. ### Planning Information In January 2025 TfGM hosted a supplier day to run through the requirements of the new framework and engage with the marketplace. This tender will be conducted via the ProContract procurement portal. To confirm your interest and receive an automatic invitation for this tender, suppliers can register for free using the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. The opportunity can be found via project reference: DN759994 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041257-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | 23 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 4 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,700,000 | | Lots value | £3,700,000 | | Awards value | £3,700,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | AGENT MARKETING; FRESH APPROACH (UK; MEANWHILE; THE BEHAVIOURS AGENCY; THG INGENUITY; VIVID EVERYWHERE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79310000 - Market research services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 18:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041257-2026 - 19 Aug 2025 at 13:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049852-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 16:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049647-2025 - 14 May 2025 at 16:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021479-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041257-2026 5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049852-2025 19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049647-2025 18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021479-2025 14th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://viv-id.co.uk - http://www.thebehavioursagency.com - https://freshwebsite.co.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://tfgm.com - https://www.agentmarketing.co.uk - https://www.ingenuitycloudservices.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.meanwhile.agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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