Creative & Digital Design Framework
Estimated value
£160k
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
2
Published
13 Feb 2026
Description
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
Scope
- Reference
- 25-013
- Total value
- £160,000 excluding VAT£1,920,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 13 May 2026 to 13 May 2027Possible extension to 13 May 2030
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.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7934000079800000799330007996000079970000
- Contract locations
- North East England, United KingdomNorth West England, United KingdomYorkshire and the Humber, United KingdomEast Midlands, United KingdomWest Midlands, United KingdomEast of England, United KingdomLondon, United KingdomSouth East England, United KingdomSouth West England, United KingdomWales, 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding of Requirements | Please describe your understanding of CCW's role, audiences, and communications objectives, and how you would support CCW through creative marketing and campaign services. | quality | 30.00% |
| Relevant Experience and Case Studies | Please provide three relevant examples of creative marketing or campaign work delivered within the last [three/five] years that demonstrate your capability to deliver the services required under this lot. | quality | 70.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Bidders must demonstrate: Relevant experience delivering services aligned to the lot(s) bid for. Experience working with public sector, regulated, or consumer-facing organisations. Understanding of accessibility, inclusivity, and public sector communication standards. Capacity to deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timescales. Robust project management, quality assurance, and account management arrangements. Transparent pricing and compliance with CCW policies, including data protection, information security, equality, and sustainability.
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 02 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission deadline
- 10 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
- Submission address
- https://public.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/login.do ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Marketing and Campaign Services | £80k | active |
| 2 | Design and Layout | £80k | active |