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title: "Marketing and Creative Services Framework"
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# Marketing and Creative Services Framework

Buyer: NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b95c

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## Summary

The North East Combined Authority has initiated a tender process for the "Marketing and Creative Services Framework" aimed at selecting up to four suppliers to provide comprehensive marketing and creative support. This procurement, categorised under marketing services, involves services such as design, animation, and creative campaign development. The procurement follows an open procedure with a procurement period ending on 21st July 2026. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the authority is inviting participants under the legal framework of the UK Public Sector procurement regulations. Key deadlines include the submission deadline and the enquiry period closing on 13th July 2026, while the contract is set to commence on 7th September 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with strengths in creative development and design. It is suitable for companies with experience in graphic design, animation, campaign planning, content creation, and stakeholder engagement. As the framework allows call-off contracts via direct award or mini-competition, it presents a chance for firms to expand their client base with a governmental body and secure a share of the £250,000 budget for distinct lots like Design and Animation Services and Creative Campaign Development. With the emphasis on quality over price, an 80% weight on quality indicates a rewarding opportunity for businesses focusing on delivering high-standard creative solutions.

## Notice

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to tender for appointment to a Marketing and Creative Services Framework. The purpose of the framework is to establish access to reliable, flexible and efficient marketing and creative support as and when required. It will enable the North East MSA to commission services quickly while maintaining fair competition, transparent procurement and value for money. The Authority is seeking to appoint up to four suppliers covering the full range of marketing and creative services. The estimated total value is PS250,000 excl. VAT across the framework term. Suppliers may apply for one or more of the defined lots: * Lot 1 - Design and Animation Services * Lot 2 - Creative Campaign Development

### Lot Information

Design and Animation Services

To provide flexible, on-demand support to support the Authority's in-house design and content team. Typical requirements: * Graphic design for digital, print and social assets * Layout and artwork production for reports, brochures, infographics and event materials * 2D animation and motion graphics. e.g. explainer videos * Creative development of brand visuals and iconography * Preparation of accessible formats, e.g. ALT text, high-contrast versions, subtitles for animated content. Suppliers must ensure all design and animation aligns with the Authority's brand guidelines and accessibility standards. The maximum possible value of all lots is a total of PS250,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework (including options to extend).

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).

Creative Campaign Development

To deliver end-to-end concept creation, campaign development and execution in collaboration with the Authority's in-house communications team. Typical requirements: * Creative concept generation, messaging and design treatments * Campaign planning across multiple channels, e.g. digital, social, print, outdoor * Copywriting and content creation * Coordination with photographers, videographers and media buyers * Reporting and evaluation of campaign impact. Projects may include place-promotion campaigns, stakeholder engagement initiatives and major regional programme launches. The maximum possible value of all lots is a total of PS250,000 excl. VAT across the entire framework (including options to extend).

Renewal: The contract will be for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years (2 + 1 + 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058180-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC14 Durham, TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 13:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058180-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058180-2026
  19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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