Buyer Name: NORTHERN GAS NETWORKS LIMITED
Buyer Address: 1100 Century Way, Colton Leeds, UKE42, LS15 8TU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: dmangham@northerngas.co.uk
Communications Services Framework
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
250000.0 GBP
Gross: 300000 GBP
250000.0 GBP
Gross: 300000 GBP
Published
09 Feb 2026, 16:09
09 Feb 2026, 16:09
Deadline
05 Mar 2026, 12:00
05 Mar 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
79310000 - Market research services
79310000 - Market research services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
Communications Services Framework - Scope of Requirements -
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011519-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Integrated brand and creative agencies.
Lot Description: Scope of Requirements and Description - Lot 1: Integrated brand and creative agencies.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 83,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 100,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot Title: Copywriting services
Lot Description: Scope of Requirements and Description - Lot 2: Copywriting services
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 83,000
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 100,000
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot Title: Freelance Creatives
Lot Description: Scope of Requirements and Description - Lot 3: Freelance Creatives
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 83,000
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 100,000
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2028-05-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Documents
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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