Official UK procurement notice
Taith Media Services Framework
Authority: Cardiff University (Education)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionTaith is a Welsh Government funded programme with a high public profile and requires a continuous and consistent public presence, including a website, social media, case studies, published outcomes etc.
Taith is run by a wholly owned subsidiary company of Cardiff University. Initially, the spend for website and media services was £25k but it is now anticipated that the spend on media services will exceed the PCR 2015 threshold of £213k and it is will likely cost a lot more than this in the long-term and therefore requires a framework for Taith to call off from.
There are a number of different elements so these could be divided into lots to enable a wider choice of supplier.
- Branding: To include, branding guidelines and updates to the branding styles and designs. Needs to be created in both English and Welsh.
- Video creation: To include all videos such as case study filming and editing and attending events. Including providing their own consent forms and compliance with relevant regulations for GDPR. Needs to be created in both English and Welsh. To include longer videos for the website as well as social short videos.
- Still photography: To including taking photos of Taith related events and participants. Including providing their own consent forms and compliance with relevant regulations for GDPR. Also being able to create and/or provide stock images where necessary.
- Social media assets: Create social media assets as templates for us to use internally. To also create short videos to explain elements of Taith in both English and Welsh. Ad hoc short animations will also be required.
- Comms strategy – helping to shape and develop a comms strategy along with the Taith team.
- PR support: Press / articles / copywriting – creating press releases and providing channels for us to get the press releases to the relevant media outlets. Development of campaigns, and supporting liaison with media contacts.
- Graphic design - Development of tangible media products such as, merchandise, pull-up banners, leaflets
There is currently a team comprising a Senior Impact and Communications Officer and Social Media Officer but the level of public profile requires more resourcing and expertise in the areas of branding, graphic design, video creation, still photography and other media services.
CPV: Direct marketing services · Graphic design services · Photographic and ancillary services · Photographic services · Public relations 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 5 suppliers · 21 bids on the busiest of 5 lots (4.2 per place) · 10 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 4 yrs from 1 Oct 2025, n/a
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- n/a
Published description of the framework
See tender documents.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 5 lots carries the same published figure, £50,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Video creationAwardedceiling above
Creation of videos such as case studies, videos for the website (average 2-5 minutes long) and edited shorter versions/excerpts (30 seconds – 1 minute) from longer videos, for social media. Filming and editing of events. The supplier must obtain signed consent/release forms from all participants and compliance with relevant regulations for GDPR. All outputs will be required in Welsh and English. The supplier will need to arrange the script and interview questions in collaboration with Taith. With regards to the video specifications, we’d be looking for high quality videos with a resolution minimum Full HD (1920x1080); ideally 4K for futureproofing. The video format should be compatible for use on our website, YouTube and social media (e.g. MP4, 1080p HD, 4K). All videos need to adhere to our organisation’s visual identity (e.g. logos, fonts, colours and tones). Music will be required for the videos (and on occasions voiceovers) these will need to be arranged by the supplier and need to be royalty-free or properly licensed music only. The videos need to meet accessibility requirements and will need to include subtitles in both Welsh and English. Taith should retain full rights (IP) to the final video and all raw footage unless otherwise agreed.
- Economic & financial standing
See tenders documents.
- Technical & professional ability
See tenders documents.
Lot #2Still photographyAwardedceiling above
Taking and editing photos of Taith related events and participants. The supplier must obtain signed consent/release forms from all participants and compliance with relevant regulations for GDPR. The photos will be needed for use on the Taith website, social media, printed reports, pull up banners and other forms of advertising. We’d be looking for between 20-50 high quality images per request with minimal editing as we want the photos to feel authentic and not staged. The photo format should be JPEG or similar and include high resolution for print and web-ready versions. The photos obtained should, where possible, aim to reflect our strategy with a focus on people from underrepresented groups. The supplier will need to show sensitivity to vulnerable groups such as children or people with additional learning needs. Taith should retain full rights to use images as needed, ideally with full IP transfer or an exclusive, perpetual license. Create and/or provide stock images where necessary. Photographer must only use royalty-free or properly licensed elements (e.g., backgrounds, props) and provide documentation. The photographer will need to comply with GDPR.
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents.
Lot #3Social media assetsAwardedceiling above
Creation of social media assets such as templates for Taith to use internally. Creation of short videos (30 seconds – 2 minutes) to explain elements of Taith in both Welsh and English. Ad hoc short animations. With regards to the video specifications, we’d be looking for high quality videos with a resolution minimum Full HD (1920x1080); ideally 4K for futureproofing. The video format should be compatible for use on our website, YouTube and social media (e.g. MP4, 1080p HD, 4K). All videos need to adhere to our organisation’s visual identity (e.g. logos, fonts, colours and tones). Music will be required for the videos (and on occasions voiceovers) these will need to be arranged by the supplier and need to be royalty-free or properly licensed music only. The videos need to meet accessibility requirements and will need to include subtitles in both English and Welsh. Taith should retain full rights (IP) to the final video and all raw footage unless otherwise agreed.
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents.
Lot #4PR and communications supportAwardedceiling above
Press / articles / copywriting – creating press releases and providing channels for us to get the press releases to the relevant media outlets, through your established networks and contacts. These are likely to be one-off items and required on an ad hoc basis. Development of campaigns and supporting liaison with media contacts. Outputs will be required in Welsh and English. The programme has a developed communications strategy but there may be a need in the future to work with an external provider to develop the communications strategy further.
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents.
Lot #5Graphic designAwardedceiling above
Taith will be looking to continue with its current branding but may require updates to branding guidelines and to the branding styles and designs as needed. Taith is also looking for development of tangible media products such as, merchandise, pull-up banners, leaflets, infographics (for reports, social media and posters as examples) etc. These are likely to be one-off items and required on an ad hoc basis. All designs must align with Taith’s brand guidelines and fit with our tone and style. The designs need to meet accessibility best practices particularly in relation to high colour contrast, readable font sizes and to be screen reader friendly. The design format should be JPEG or similar and include high resolution for print and web-ready versions. Within Taith we use Canva, and when working on editable files, we would need the original working files in this format. The designs should aim to reflect our strategy with a focus on people from underrepresented groups. All outputs will be required in Welsh and English. Taith should retain full rights (IP) to the designs and any stock images must be royalty-free or appropriately licensed.
- Economic & financial standing
See tender documents.
- Technical & professional ability
See tender documents.
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 (3)
- Quality: 70%
- ESG: 10%
- Price: 20%
Published award criteria (3)
- Quality
- ESG
- Price
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Taith Media Services Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 5 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
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 14 Jul 2025, 14:39 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Oct 2025, 16:43 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 5 Sept 2025
- Authority reference
CU.1928.MP- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-039665- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055eafFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 8 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 5 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en, cy
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · n/a
Timeline
14 Jul 2025 → 27 Oct 2025 · 8 dates- Tender notice published14 Jul 2025, 14:39 BST
- Clarification questions by5 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown8 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Award decision expected by5 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts390 days ago1 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent381 days ago10 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published375 days ago16 Oct 2025, 16:43 BST
- Standstill ends363 days ago27 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 Jul 2025- Tender notice published14 Jul 2025, 14:39 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published16 Oct 2025, 16:43 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete16 Oct 2025, 16:43 BST
- Contract signature expected31 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast£250,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 5 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 5 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Video creation1 award | |||
| Blue StagSME, The Banana Agency Ltd T/A JM CreativeSME, WHITE HART CARW GWYN LIMITEDSMETaith Media Services Lot 11 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 | ceiling above | 10 Oct 2025standstill to 27 Oct 2025 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Still photography1 award | |||
| Blue StagSME, COOKED ILLUSTRATIONS LIMITEDSME, THE ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS GROUP LIMITEDSMETaith Media Services Lot 21 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 | ceiling above | 10 Oct 2025standstill to 27 Oct 2025 | Standstill |
| Lot 3 · Social media assets1 award | |||
| Blue StagSME, On Screen Productions LimitedSME, THE ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS GROUP LIMITEDSMETaith Media Services Lot 31 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 | ceiling above | 10 Oct 2025standstill to 27 Oct 2025 | Standstill |
| Lot 4 · PR and communications support1 award | |||
| Axion Solutions LtdSME, Blue StagSME, Mediaworks UK Limited SMETaith Media Services Lot 41 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 | ceiling above | 10 Oct 2025standstill to 27 Oct 2025 | Standstill |
| Lot 5 · Graphic design1 award | |||
| AtebolSME, Blue StagSME, JENNEY CREATIVESMETaith Media Services Lot 51 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 | ceiling above | 10 Oct 2025standstill to 27 Oct 2025 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Video creation | 18final-stage tenders | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Still photography | 11final-stage tenders | 11 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Social media assets | 17final-stage tenders | 17 | 0 | — |
| 4 · PR and communications support | 5final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Graphic design | 21final-stage tenders | 21 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
10 commercial parties on the notice- ATEBOL CYFYNGEDIGFramework contractor
- AXION SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractor
- Blue StagFramework contractor
- COOKED ILLUSTRATIONS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- JENNEY CREATIVEFramework contractor
- MEDIAWORKS UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ON SCREEN PRODUCTIONS LTDFramework contractor
- THE ORCHARD MEDIA & EVENTS GROUP LIMITEDFramework contractor
- The Banana Agency Ltd T/A JM CreativeFramework contractor
- WHITE HART CARW GWYN LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (6)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender