Official UK procurement notice
British Museum Brand and Identity Project Phase II Design
Authority: The Trustees of the British Museum
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe British Museum is embarking on a complete transformation and as part of that journey we have launched a project to review and re-imagine our brand and our visual/vocal identity. Increasing activity around the Museum’s masterplan, and the arrival of a new museum Director in 2024 makes now the right moment to consider our vision and values, review our brand and move forward with a compelling new approach to how we communicate and present ourselves. The Brand and Identity Project will deliver this transformation. It is being conducted in two phases. In Phase 1 research will be conducted to understand the Museum’s position in the global context followed by a brand audit leading to the creation of a brand strategy. An agency has been appointed to Phase I and work is now underway. In Phase II, which is the subject of this procurement exercise, we are looking for a partner to work with us to translate our new vision and values, and the brand strategy developed in Phase I, into a coherent and compelling visual and vocal identity. This identity should comprise a clear system that conveys the brand idea and narrative in such a way that it can be used and applied consistently to internal and external products and services, across our many audiences, locally, nationally, and globally.
CPV: Design consultancy services · Graphic design services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1This commission involved the delivery of two elements:
This commission involved the delivery of two elements:
a) New visual/vocal identity - To translate the new brand strategy into an evolved visual and vocal identity for the British Museum, one that is rooted in our vision and values. The consultant should aim to unify and consolidate our look so that it can be used and applied consistently across the entire Museum, and all our many activities. The brand should be flexible and adaptable, so it can be effortlessly used across multiple platforms – for example, a coffee cup, branded merchandise, out of home exhibition poster, event invitation, Members magazine, staff uniform, research presentation, or on our website, social and other digital platforms.
b) Visual/vocal identity roll-out - To implement and embed the agreed visual and vocal identity, providing style guidelines, guidance on brand architecture, templates, toolkits, and advice on application and use.
This project needs to engage Museum staff, stakeholders and audiences in a collaborative and positive way. This will give strength to the outcomes and support an authentic and compelling result.
The visual/vocal identity must work for all parts of the Museum, across all activity, in all its varied contexts. Fresh and innovative thinking will help ensure that it reflects our vision and values, builds on our new brand strategy and that it presents a holistic and unified Museum persona. Full details of the scope requirements are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8R48YVXGR9 ↗
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 17 Dec 2024, 10:05 GMT
- Last source update
- 17 Dec 2024, 10:05 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 3 Feb 2025 – …
- Authority reference
BM.24.075- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-040545- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-consultancy-services./8R48YVXGR9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8R48YVXGR9 GO Reference: GO-20241217-PRO-28917325
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 3 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 3 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
Timeline
17 Dec 2024 → 3 Feb 2025 · 3 dates- Notice published17 Dec 2024, 10:05 GMT
- Submission deadline3 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Bids opened3 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsMediation body
- Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.