--- title: "Global Brand Review: External and Internal Content Services RFP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f915" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f915" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f915.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f915.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Global Brand Review: External and Internal Content Services RFP Buyer: NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f915 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f915) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f915.json) ## Summary National Grid UK Limited has initiated a tender process titled "Global Brand Review: External and Internal Content Services RFP." This tender seeks to appoint a strategic content and creative partner to support its brand refresh, intending to modernise communication and enhance engagement. The procurement falls under the marketing services category and involves services to be delivered in both the UK and the US. The process is in the Tender Stage with a submission deadline on 6th February 2026. The procurement will be conducted over an accelerated timeline, with an award expected by 1st April 2026. It features an open procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness through phases of supplier selection and RFP submission. The project commencement is slated for 15th April 2026, with completion anticipated by 14th April 2027. This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for multinational agencies with robust digital and creative capabilities in brand development and content creation. Businesses adept in brand storytelling, video and motion asset production, and those with experience collaborating with significant stakeholders across diverse channels will find this opportunity advantageous. The contract, estimated at £2,664,000 gross, is open for SME participation and could appoint up to two suppliers, enhancing competitive prospects for smaller agencies with innovative solutions. The structured procurement process ensures an equitable opportunity for all qualified participants, promising a rewarding partnership for the selected suppliers. ## Notice Our organisation is entering a period of accelerated growth and increased investment in major strategic infrastructure initiatives to support a smarter, cleaner energy future. To enable this transformation, we are undertaking a brand refresh to improve alignment and engagement across our stakeholder groups. We are initiating a global brand refresh to modernise how we communicate our purpose, impact, and long-term ambition. Through this RFP, we are seeking a strategic content and creative partner with multinational capability to support the development of refreshed web content, brand storytelling, video and motion assets, and supporting materials for both internal and external audiences. The programme will follow an accelerated timeline, beginning with onboarding in the upcoming months and culminating in delivery within the same calendar year. The selected agency should demonstrate strong digital capability, creative excellence, and a proven ability to collaborate with brand, content, and wider organisational stakeholders. This RFP outlines the anticipated scope, delivery phases, governance expectations, and commercial framework. We aim to appoint a partner who can elevate our brand narrative, ensure consistency across channels, and help bring our renewed global brand to life with clarity, cohesion, and impact. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007107-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,220,000 | | Lots value | £2,220,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79342000 - Marketing services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 13:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007107-2026 - 18 Dec 2025 at 12:58 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084361-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007107-2026 27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084361-2025 18th December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9353 Expression of Interest-Global Brand Review External and Internal Content Services RFP Outlining key information for the upcoming tender which will be reduced to 10 days as part of this process. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9354 Expression of Interest-Required Information Document Please use this document to confirm you expression of interest and participation. Once this has been completed and returned to jessica.shepherd@nationalgrid.com, you will receive further details on how to register to our e-tendering platform 'Ariba' in readiness for the upcoming tender. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9355 UK NDA-Global Brand Review External and Internal Content Services RFP This document will need to be reviewed and signed before returning to jessica.shepherd@nationalgrid.com. No tender documents will be shared until this has been completed in full and returned. A final executed copy will be shared with each participating member individually. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9356 US NDA-Global Brand Review External and Internal Content Services RFP This document will need to be reviewed and signed before returning to jessica.shepherd@nationalgrid.com. No tender documents will be shared until this has been completed in full and returned. A final executed copy will be shared with each participating member individually. ## Notice URLs - https://support.ariba.com/item/view/204264 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f915. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f915.json.