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Published 17 Dec 2024, 10:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

British Museum Brand and Identity Project Phase II Design

Official notice

Authority: The Trustees of the British Museum

ServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£150,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 3 Feb 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The 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 published
Lot #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 ↗

Delivery: London · LONDON
Variant bids: not allowed

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)
Design consultancy servicesGraphic design services
Delivery area
London (UKI)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c899 Find a Tender
Contract terms
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
  1. Notice published
    17 Dec 2024, 10:05 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    3 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    3 Feb 2025, 17:00 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

The Trustees of the British Museum

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawRecreation, culture and religion The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London, London, WC1B 3DGContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Chartered Institute of ArbitratorsMediation body London
  • Public Procurement Review ServiceReview body LondonContact email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.