Open tenders / Marketing, design & comms
Planned procurement · Notice 088959-2026
WCC - Creative and Content services Framework
- Value
- £560k
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- West Midlands
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 15 Dec 2026 – 15 Dec 2028
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
Warwickshire County Council is asking creative firms for feedback before it sets up a new list of approved suppliers for creative and content work — graphic design, video, photography, copywriting, campaign development and animation. The planned supplier list would run from 15 December 2026 to 15 December 2028, with an estimated value of £560,000; this notice is market research only, not a bid opportunity.
Good fit for: Small design studios, video and photography producers, copywriters and creative agencies.
- This is preliminary market engagement only — taking part gives no advantage in any later tender
- No deadline or procurement details stated yet
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Warwickshire County Council currently commissions external graphic design services through an existing framework arrangement that is due to expire at the end of 2026. As the Council's communications needs have evolved, there is now a requirement for a broader range of creative and content services, including graphic design, video and film production, photography, copywriting, campaign development, and animation. The Council is therefore exploring the establishment of a new Creative and Content Services Framework to support these requirements. Prior to commencing any procurement activity, the Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to seek feedback from organisations with expertise in these service areas, particularly in relation to the proposed framework structure and lotting arrangements. Feedback and responses received will assist the Council in refining its approach, understanding market capability and capacity, and identifying any potential barriers to participation. This exercise is being conducted solely to gather market intelligence and does not form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage in any future procurement opportunity.
What happens next
This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.
Procedure: not stated. Published 21 Sep 2026.
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