Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Marketing Design Framework
Authority: Kingston Upon Hull City Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionHull City Council (The Authority) invited tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. This tender followed an open procedure and consisted of a single-stage, closed framework process. The contracts are anticipated to run for a period of three years with the option of a further 1 year extension. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be £300,000 per annum.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 23 Jul 2028, 00:59 BST.
- No preliminary market engagement: The Authority opted out of conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement due to its already comprehensive understanding of the market.
CPV: Advertising and marketing services · Design consultancy services · Marketing management consultancy services · Marketing services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 6 suppliers · 7 bids on the busiest of 3 lots (1.2 per place) · 8 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 23 Jul 2025
- Buyer regions
- UKE
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
1% of call-off value · Fees will be charged at a fixed percentage of the actual value of invoices paid to Suppliers. On that basis Suppliers will not be charged fees if they have not been awarded any contracts. The fixed percentage will be 1% of the actual value of invoices paid (across all Lots) to each Supplier, charged retrospectively on an annual basis.
Who may buy through it
Local authorities within the geographical boundaries of East Yorkshire & Humber
Published description of the framework
Contracts to be awarded either by rotation or through mini-competitions.
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1A comprehensive Marketing and Design Service for the Leisure ServicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£390,000
Hull City Council (The Authority) invites tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. The service includes management of all advertisements, design of seasonal brochures, and other marketing services required. It shall allow continuity across the service enabling HCAL to work collaboratively on a daily basis, building a relationship with one dedicated service provider that understands the specialist needs of the service.
- Economic & financial standing
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- Technical & professional ability
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
Lot #2Higher Value Marketing and Design support above £1,500AwardedRenewalPublished value£300,000
Hull City Council (The Authority) invites tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. This lot will cover all types of design including but not limited to outdoor forms of advertising, posters, billboards, brochures, leaflets, banners, newsletters, illustrations, exhibition materials, templates, branding and digital animation design.
- Economic & financial standing
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
- Technical & professional ability
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
Lot #3Capacity Support For the internal team value below £1,500AwardedRenewalPublished value£210,000
Hull City Council (The Authority) invites tenders from interested organisations for the Provision of a Marketing Design Framework. This lot will cover below £1,500 design works including but not limited to outdoor forms of advertising, posters, billboards, brochures, leaflets, banners, newsletters, illustrations, exhibition materials, templates, branding and digital animation design as well as ad-hoc design projects as and when required.
- Economic & financial standing
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
- Technical & professional ability
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical/Quality: 60%
- Price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
- Price
- Technical/Quality
- Economic & financial standing
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
- Technical & professional ability
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender yortender.eu-supply.com ↗
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Provision of Marketing Design Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 6 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Concession
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Local authorities within the geographical boundaries of East Yorkshire & Humber
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 23 Jul 2028
- First published
- 16 May 2025, 18:42 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Feb 2026, 12:29 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 15 Jul 2025
- Authority reference
PM/25- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-022402- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05165cFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
The Customer shall pay the Supplier any sums due under such an invoice no later than a period of 30 days from the date on which the Customer has determined that the invoice is valid and undisputed. Where the Customer fails to comply with clause 11.3, the invoice shall be regarded as valid and undisputed 30 days after the date on which it is received by the Customer. The Supplier shall add VAT to the Contract Price at the prevailing rate as applicable.
- Risks
There are no Contract Risks identified at this stage. Contract Risks, where appropriate, will apply to individual call-off contracts.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 6 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · 1% of call-off value · Fees will be charged at a fixed percentage of the actual value of invoices paid to Suppliers. On that basis Suppliers will not be charged fees if they have not been awarded any contracts. The fixed percentage will be 1% of the actual value of invoices paid (across all Lots) to each Supplier, charged retrospectively on an annual basis.
Timeline
16 May 2025 → 16 Feb 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published16 May 2025, 18:42 BST
- Clarification questions by6 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown16 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by15 Jul 2025, 00:59 BST
- Contract starts23 Jul 2025
- Assessment summaries sent339 days ago17 Nov 2025
- Standstill ends265 days ago29 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published248 days ago16 Feb 2026, 12:29 GMT
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 May 2025- Tender notice published16 May 2025, 18:42 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published20 Jan 2026, 12:33 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete20 Jan 2026, 12:33 GMT
- Contract signature expected30 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published16 Feb 2026, 12:29 GMTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · A comprehensive Marketing and Design Service for the Leisure Services1 award | |||
| Bluestorm Design & Marketing LtdSMEMarketing Design Services for Theatres & Hall (Lot 1)30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 28 Jan 2030Extensions: Option to extend for 12 months. · Options: Option to extend for 12 months. | £520,000 | 17 Nov 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Higher Value Marketing and Design support above £1,5001 award | |||
| Bluestorm Design & Marketing LtdSME, Bread and Butter Creative Limited, DIONY CREATIVE LTD, ESKIMOSOUP LIMITED, Whatever Design LtdSME, Whistlejacket LondonLot 2 - Higher Value Marketing Design support above £1,50030 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 28 Jan 2030Extensions: Option to extend for 12 months. · Options: Option to extend for 12 months. | £400,000 | 17 Nov 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Capacity Support For the internal team value below £1,5001 award | |||
| Bluestorm Design & Marketing LtdSME, Bread and Butter Creative Limited, EON VISUAL MEDIA LIMITED, MERCURY ENERGY AND PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES LTD, Whistlejacket London30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 28 Jan 2030Extensions: Option to extend for 12 months. · Options: Option to extend for 12 months. | £280,000 | 17 Nov 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Bluestorm Design & Marketing LtdSME
- Signed
- 2 Dec 2025
- Value
- £520,000
- Period
- 30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 28 Jan 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for a further 1 year
Contract 2 · Bluestorm Design & Marketing LtdSME, Bread and Butter Creative Limited, DIONY CREATIVE LTD, ESKIMOSOUP LIMITED, Whatever Design LtdSME, Whistlejacket London
- Signed
- 2 Dec 2025
- Value
- £400,000
- Period
- 30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 28 Jan 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for 1 year
Contract 3 · Bluestorm Design & Marketing LtdSME, Bread and Butter Creative Limited, EON VISUAL MEDIA LIMITED, MERCURY ENERGY AND PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES LTD, Whistlejacket London
- Signed
- 2 Dec 2025
- Value
- £280,000
- Period
- 30 Jan 2026 – 29 Jan 2029 · up to 28 Jan 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for 1 year
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · A comprehensive Marketing and Design Service for the Leisure Services | 4final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Higher Value Marketing and Design support above £1,500 | 7final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Capacity Support For the internal team value below £1,500 | 5final-stage tenders · 11 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
8 commercial parties on the notice- BLUESTORM DESIGN & MARKETING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- BREAD AND BUTTER CREATIVE LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DIONY CREATIVE LTDFramework contractor
- EON VISUAL MEDIA LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ESKIMOSOUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- MERCURY ENERGY AND PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES LTDFramework contractor
- WHATEVER DESIGN LIMITEDFramework contractor
- WHISTLEJACKET LONDON LTDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender