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title: "Derby Theatre Rebrand"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d72d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Derby Theatre Rebrand

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d72d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Derby Theatre Rebrand" is currently in the planning stage, organised by the University of Derby, a public authority in Derby, UK. This process falls under the 'services' category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services. The initiative involves a comprehensive rebrand of Derby Theatre, beyond just the logo, encapsulating brand strategy, design, and digital services. A market engagement event is scheduled to commence virtually via Microsoft Teams in the week starting 17th November 2025. Suppliers interested in participating must register by noon on 14th November 2025. The estimated contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a projected value of £50,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs wishing to engage with a public authority at the sub-central government level. Businesses specialising in brand consultancy, design, and digital services, especially with expertise in website development and visual identity creation, would find this tender especially suitable. By participating in the market engagement event, potential suppliers can influence the service model and get a comprehensive understanding of the University of Derby's requirements, potentially securing a foothold in this competitive market.

## Notice

The University of Derby (UoD) is currently developing its procurement requirements and is potentially seeking to appoint one or more providers for a comprehensive organisational re-brand that goes way beyond a logo of the Derby Theatre. Providers are invited to attend a market engagement event to help shape and inform a new service model and service specification. The event will cover an overview of our requirements, as follows: Module A: Brand strategy and consultancy Module B: Design, tone and visual identity Module C: Digital (Website re-skin and potential re-builds) The aim of the market engagement event is to: give an overview of the Lots and services to be provided; explore market experience and appetite; explain the procurement process and anticipated timeline; allows questions and feedback from the market. We are gathering information to enable us to identify potential providers that they can meet the UoD's visions and support our recruitment objectives. The market engagement event will be held virtually using Teams during the week commencing 17 November 2025 (date and time will be confirmed after interest has been registered). To participate in this market engagement exercise please register your interest by completing the MS form online at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OrvxmPpegkeIur2JfbYOYkkc7k_dfLBCvBmmbuOv7JRUNUQzWVpRNUVUVUM1NElUVERHWVVFRzhZNi4u by 12 (noon) on 14 November 2025. A maximum of 2 attendees from each organisation can attend.

### Planning Information

Suppliers to register using microsoft forms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069763-2025
  30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OrvxmPpegkeIur2JfbYOYkkc7k_dfLBCvBmmbuOv7JRUNUQzWVpRNUVUVUM1NElUVERHWVVFRzhZNi4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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