Scope
Reference
DBW00171.00
Description
Tender notice for copywriting services for DBW
There are two specific areas of work. They are not exclusive to each other, but more than one freelancer may be appointed depending upon specialist experience:
Strategic media content for the national, finance, investment, property and tech media.
General B2B media in Wales and copywriting
Working with the Group Communications Specialist and alongside the internal Press Officer, core responsibilities will then include:
Strategic media
Identifying value-added B2B and sector specific media opportunities for discussion and commentary with a target of one per month. Finance, investment, property and tech media will be a key priority.
General B2B media and copywriting
Researching and drafting press releases and case for placement with Welsh business press and UK investment/finance media.
Providing ad-hoc copywriting support on a project basis as required including, but not limited to, the annual report.
Detailed Requirements
The nature of this work requires excellent B2B copywriting skills and proven experience of working with business media. All content will need to be bilingual, but translation can be managed internally.
Weekly planning meetings will be held online via Teams to agree and monitor workflow. Input will need to be tracked on an hourly basis using daily timesheets.
All content will need to be produced error free and in line with existing brand guidelines to reflect the Development Bank's agreed tone and style.
The successful tenderers will need to be responsive and able to turn work around quickly, often within tight timescales.
Core working hours are 9am - 5pm but written work can be done at a time and location to suit the individual.
The successful tenderers will be responsible for co-ordinating necessary stakeholder approvals, but the internal team will take responsibility for organising any photography, final sign-off and translation.
It is not envisaged that any support will be required with crisis communications or issues management.
Suppliers to note this is a call of contract with no commitment of work.
The procurement documents can be located on etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Total value (estimated)
- £280,000 excluding VAT
- £336,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 July 2025 to 27 July 2027
- Possible extension to 27 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
36 months in 12 month increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Please review tender documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
please refer to tender documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 July 2027
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service delivery | there are 3 questions to this section |
Quality | 50.00% |
| Quality assurance | This section has 5 questions |
Quality | 40.00% |
| Cost | Day rates required to fulfil the requirements |
Price | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days and all invoices are required to have an unique identifier which will be given to the successful supplier(s) on contract award.
Description of risks to contract performance
NA
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://etenderwales.bravosolutions.co.uk
All documents are visible to supplier under the ITT_Ref number itt_117326
Contracting authority
Development Bank of Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWM-6438-QYVP
Development Bank of Wales plc
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Leanne Millard
Telephone: +442920801715
Email: leanne.millard@developmentbank.wales
Website: http://www.developmentbank.wales
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales