--- title: "Creative & Digital Design Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06536a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06536a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06536a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06536a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER" published: "2026-02-13" --- # Creative & Digital Design Framework Buyer: CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06536a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06536a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06536a.json) ## Summary The Consumer Council for Water (CCW), a central government public authority, is inviting tenders to establish a Creative & Digital Design Framework. This opportunity is structured into two service lots focusing on creative marketing and campaign services, and design and layout services. The procurement is open under a competitive flexible procedure and targets various regions across the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the deadline for tender submissions is 10th March 2026, with the framework expected to commence on 14th May 2026 and possibly extend through 2030. Enquiries can be made until 2nd March 2026, and the procurement stage is currently active at the tender phase. This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, marketing, and design services, particularly those with experience working with public sector entities. With a structured yet flexible engagement model, the framework allows for diversifying services offered to CCW while ensuring competitive pricing and high-quality standards. SMEs and voluntary and community sector organisations are encouraged to apply, as the framework seeks to harness a wide range of specialist expertise to efficiently meet CCW’s communications and design needs. This procurement offers the potential for sustained business growth through involvement in ongoing and substantial projects, providing an excellent platform for market presence and portfolio expansion. ## Notice This tender is for the establishment, management and operation of a multi-supplier Creative & Design Framework, structured into two distinct service lots. The Framework lots will provide CCW with a compliant, efficient, and flexible mechanism for commissioning creative, marketing, and design services on a call-off basis throughout the lifecycle of the agreement. The objectives of the framework are to: Secure access to high-quality creative, marketing, and design services. Achieve value for money through transparent and competitive arrangements. Improve consistency, quality, and effectiveness of CCW's communications. Reduce procurement timescales and administrative burden. Enable access to specialist expertise across a range of disciplines. Appointment to the framework does not guarantee any volume or value of work. Lot 1: Creative Marketing and Campaign Services This lot covers strategic and creative marketing support, including but not limited to: * Creative concept development and campaign ideation * Integrated marketing and communications planning * Consumer and stakeholder campaigns (online and offline) * Content strategy and copywriting * Digital and social media campaign support * Evaluation and performance insight related to campaigns Lot 2: Design and Layout This lot covers design-focused services, including but not limited to: * Graphic design for print and digital materials * Layout and artwork of reports, publications, and consumer materials * Brand application and adherence to CCW brand guidelines * Design for accessibility and inclusive communications * Infographics, visual assets, and templates ### Lot Information Creative Marketing and Campaign Services This lot covers strategic and creative marketing support, including but not limited to: * Creative concept development and campaign ideation * Integrated marketing and communications planning * Consumer and stakeholder campaigns (online and offline) * Content strategy and copywriting * Digital and social media campaign support * Evaluation and performance insight related to campaigns Options: The framework will predominately a design and print service. But as CCW does not know the full extent of what services will be required year to year, we could ask suppliers to provide other services they offer in this space or go over the annual value stated. Renewal: The framework will run for an initial year to test suitability, but then has the option to extend yearly up to a maximum of three twelve month periods. Design and Layout This lot covers design-focused services, including but not limited to: * Graphic design for print and digital materials * Layout and artwork of reports, publications, and consumer materials * Brand application and adherence to CCW brand guidelines * Design for accessibility and inclusive communications * Infographics, visual assets, and templates Options: The framework will predominately a design and print service. But as CCW does not know the full extent of what services will be required year to year, we could ask suppliers to provide other services they offer in this space or go over the annual value stated. Renewal: The framework will run for an initial year to test suitability, but then has the option to extend yearly up to a maximum of three twelve month periods. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013211-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 13 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | £160,000 | | 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 | CONSUMER COUNCIL FOR WATER | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B2 4BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79933000 - Design support services - 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services - 79970000 - Publishing services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 08:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013211-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013211-2026 13th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://public.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/login.do For exact detail of each lot, please log onto CCW e-sourcing portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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