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title: "Provision of Creative, Web and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065970"
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# Provision of Creative, Web and Associated Services

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065970

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre, a public authority under sub-central government jurisdiction, has completed the procurement process for the provision of creative, web, and associated services, with the contract being awarded as of 11 February 2026. The procurement, titled "Provision of Creative, Web and Associated Services," was aimed at supporting the Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme with a new website and a range of creative services. The process followed a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus not requiring competition. The industry category is advertising and marketing services, and the contract will be active until 10 February 2027, with potential extensions until 2029 for ongoing support. The project location spans various regions across the United Kingdom.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital design, branding, marketing support, and associated creative outputs. Fruitful Studios Ltd, a Southampton-based SME, has successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in web development, SEO, digital marketing, and a broad spectrum of creative services can benefit from such contracts by offering their specialised skills and innovative solutions. The contract also presents a chance for firms to engage in long-term projects with a reputable institution like the National Oceanography Centre, aiding in business growth and expanding their portfolio.

## Notice

The requirement is for a supplier to design, develop, and deliver a new standalone website for the Future Marine Research Infrastructure (FMRI) programme, providing a modern and accessible platform for programme information while also supporting the ongoing creative needs of the project. This includes continued access to a range of creative and branding services, such as digital design, content creation, marketing support, visual assets, and related creative outputs, commissioned on an as-required basis under the overarching agreement, ensuring that the FMRI program has flexible access to specialist expertise throughout the life of the contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015752-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 10 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRUITFUL STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015752-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015752-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://noc.ac.uk/
- https://www.fruitful.studio/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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