Official UK procurement notice
Brand Identity Development for the New Passenger Watchdog
Authority: Transport Focus (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionTransport Focus is the independent passenger watchdog representing the interests of transport users. As part of our evolution, we are developing a new passenger watchdog that will continue to champion the needs of passengers across the transport network.
To support this transition, we require a branding agency to help us explore and define what the new passenger watchdog should look and feel like. This work will inform recommendations to government, who will make the final decision on the future passenger watchdog's identity.
The successful agency will work closely with Transport Focus to develop a suite of brand identity options that reflect our core values and resonate with our key audiences, whilst ensuring value for money in the use of public funds.
CPV: Marketing services · Miscellaneous business-related services · Specialty design services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£15,000
- Condition of participation
Supplier Requirements
Suppliers must demonstrate:
- Relevant experience - proven track record in brand identity development for public sector organisations, watchdogs, regulators, or similar bodies
- Creative capability - portfolio showing high-quality brand identity work with clear strategic rationale
- Research skills - ability to gather and analyse audience insights efficiently
- Understanding of the public sector context - familiarity with public sector values, constraints, and the need for value for money
- Resource and capacity - ability to deliver all requirements within the specified timescale and budget
- Team credentials - details of the team members who would work on this project and their relevant expertise
Suppliers should also provide:
- Company details and relevant certifications
- Case studies of similar projects (minimum of 2)
- CVs of key team members
- Detailed methodology and approach
- Project timeline
- Itemised cost breakdown
- References from at least 2 recent clients
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: Evaluation Criteria Tenders will be evaluated using the following weighted criteria: Quality and relevance of approach - methodology, creative process, and how the supplier will meet our objectives 30% Relevant experience and capability - track record of similar work, quality of case studies, team expertise 25% Value for money - cost breakdown, deliverables offered, and efficient use of budget 25% Understanding of audience and context - demonstrated understanding of our audiences, values, and public sector requirements 15% Delivery timescales and project management - realistic timeline, clear milestones, and ability to meet deadlines 5% Suppliers must score a minimum of 60% overall to be considered for award. Transport Focus reserves the right to request presentations or interviews from shortlisted suppliers before making a final decision.
- Condition of participation
Supplier Requirements
Suppliers must demonstrate:
- Relevant experience - proven track record in brand identity development for public sector organisations, watchdogs, regulators, or similar bodies
- Creative capability - portfolio showing high-quality brand identity work with clear strategic rationale
- Research skills - ability to gather and analyse audience insights efficiently
- Understanding of the public sector context - familiarity with public sector values, constraints, and the need for value for money
- Resource and capacity - ability to deliver all requirements within the specified timescale and budget
- Team credentials - details of the team members who would work on this project and their relevant expertise
Suppliers should also provide:
- Company details and relevant certifications
- Case studies of similar projects (minimum of 2)
- CVs of key team members
- Detailed methodology and approach
- Project timeline
- Itemised cost breakdown
- References from at least 2 recent clients
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 23 Dec 2025, 16:39 GMT
- Last source update
- 24 Feb 2026, 14:15 GMT
- Authority reference
PWDEC25- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085981- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fceaFind a Tender
- Reserved participation area
- K02000001
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 16 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 9 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Electronic submission
- Not allowed
Tender Responses should be submitted by email to [email protected] by 5pm on 16 January 2026.
For questions or clarifications, please email [email protected]
Timeline
23 Dec 2025 → 24 Feb 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published308 days ago23 Dec 2025, 16:39 GMT
- Clarification questions by291 days ago9 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline284 days ago16 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Contract starts269 days ago1 Feb 2026
- Latest notice published245 days ago24 Feb 2026, 14:15 GMT
Notice history
4 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Dec 2025- Tender notice published23 Dec 2025, 16:39 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published24 Dec 2025, 11:48 GMTUK4
- Contract details notice published24 Feb 2026, 14:15 GMTUK7
- Status changed to complete24 Feb 2026, 14:15 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOMETHING INC LIMITED | £13,191 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · SOMETHING INC LIMITED
- Signed
- 18 Feb 2026
- Value
- £13,191
- Period
- 18 Feb 2026 – 17 Apr 2026
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- SOMETHING INC LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Transport Focus is the independent passenger watchdog representing the interests of transport users. As part of our evolution, we are developing a new passenger watchdog that will continue to champion the needs of passengers across the transport network. To support this transitio…
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
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