---
title: "South Yorkshire Narrative Brand Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a204"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# South Yorkshire Narrative Brand Programme

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a204

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has completed the award stage for the "South Yorkshire Narrative Brand Programme," which focuses on the development and execution of a visual brand narrative for the region. This contract was part of an open procedure under the services category and was awarded on 1st December 2025 to DNCO LIMITED based in London. The procurement aimed to enhance the region's brand identity, encouraging a nationally recognised reputation. The programme will be executed in Sheffield, United Kingdom, with the contract period commencing on 15th December 2025 and concluding on 23rd May 2026. This tender attracted a total of 18 bids, of which 17 progressed to the final stage, demonstrating a keen interest from the business community.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing, consulting, and brand development services. The open procurement method made it accessible to a wide range of suppliers, particularly SMEs like DNCO LIMITED, furthering regional economic growth. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-impact branding projects and those looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector work would find this type of contract particularly advantageous. The focus on developing a compelling and recognisable brand for South Yorkshire provides opportunities for businesses to contribute to the region's strategic communication goals and foster long-term partnerships with public authorities.

## Notice

This specification sets out the Authority's requirements in respect of the South Yorkshire narrative brand programme. It details the standards and outputs which the Supplier is required to achieve and how these will be measured.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078572-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £187,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DNCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078572-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 11:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059663-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078572-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059663-2025
  25th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
  Tender documents can be accessed via ProContract at the link above.

## Notice URLs

- https://dnco.com/
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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