Copywriting Framework (LSHW.002.2026)

contractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06ac93Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£36k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

03 Jun 2026

Deadline 26 Jun 2026

Description

Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to procure and implement a Framework Agreement for the provision of Copywriting services. The intention is to procure a multi-supplier framework to provide ad-hoc copywriting support to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Marketing and Communications team, as and when may be required. Primarily the requirement for externally sourced copywriting via the Copywriting Framework will be driven by the need for additional resource, and as such the framework will most likely be accessed by Life Sciences Hub Wales during periods of reduced capacity or to meet the demands of an increased workload. Therefore the principle desired outcome of the Copywriting Framework is the availability of suitably capable and experienced copywriters able to deliver output to the standard and timelines required by Life Sciences Hub Wales. Life Sciences Hub Wales envisages support on a range of copywriting content. As an indication, the scope of the requirement is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following: - Case studies. - Presentations. - Annual Reports. - Newsletters. - Marketing collateral. For the avoidance of doubt, note that the above is not considered an all-encompassing or exhaustive list of the Life Sciences Hub Wales copywriting requirement, and is provided as a high-level indication only at this stage.

Scope

Reference
LSHW.002.2026
Total value
£36,000 excluding VAT
£43,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Aug 2026 to 31 Jul 2028
Possible extension to 31 Jul 2030

If awarded, the Contract is expected to commence 3rd August 2026. Except for early termination, the Contract will run for an initial period of 24-months and will end 31st July 2028. At the sole discretion of Life Sciences Hub Wales the Contract may be extended by a further 24-months, in two separate 12-month instalments, giving a latest possible date of expiry of 31st July 2030.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
92312211
79415200
79342000
79340000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality Award CriteriaThe agreement (if awarded) shall go to the three suppliers submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) based on the award criteria outlined in Part 14.2.1 of the Invitation to Tender document. The Quality assessment shall carry 70% of the available 100%. The Quality assessment will be undertaken following the scoring methodology provided in Annex 1 of the Invitation to Tender document.quality70.00%
Commercial Award CriteriaThe Commercial assessment shall carry the remaining 30% of the available 100%. The Commercial assessment will be evaluated on a proportional vs best basis and will be evaluated using the calculation provided in Part 14.2.10 of the Invitation to Tender document.cost30.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

All copywriting must be completed in adherence to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Tone of Voice and Brand Guidelines (where relevant). Copywriting developed in-line with the relevant principles of the Welsh Government accessibility standards. Tenderer's must agree that intellectual property rights related to animation completed on behalf of Life Sciences Hub Wales by the successful suppliers will be transferred to Life Sciences Hub Wales upon issue and receipt of completed content. Tenderer's must agree to adopt and adhere to the Life Sciences Hub Wales service level requirements for copywriting services. The successful suppliers are required to comply with all applicable legislation (including without limitation the Data Protection Act 2018, Welsh Language Act 1993 and Modern Slavery Act 2015) in their dealings with the Life Sciences Hub Wales. During the term of the agreement the successful Suppliers must ensure that data is managed appropriately at all times, in-line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (Chapter 2) (UK GDPR).

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
19 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission deadline
26 Jun 2026, 1:00 pm
Submission address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales Tender submissions are to be submitted in electronic format to the Postbox facility on sell2wales.gov.uk by 14:00 on Friday 26th June 2026. Responses received after the deadline may not be considered.
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition