Scope
Reference
DN792003
Description
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are seeking to appoint a partner to plan, develop and execute a new narrative for South Yorkshire which provides a nationally recognised view of the region's unique and compelling strengths.
The programme of work must also develop a quick recognition visual brand which ties the shared story of South Yorkshire together.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 November 2025 to 23 May 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
You must self-certify that you have, or will have in place, the required level of insurance in the event that you are awarded the contract.
You must confirm that you have in place or can commit to having in place prior to the commencement of the contract, adequate human and technical resources, measures and controls to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations.
Further details can be found in the tender documents Part 4 Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Demonstrate at least 2 projects of a similar value and technical nature to meet the technical and professional ability criteria set out in the procurement documents.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 October 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Request for quotes based on an initial scope that the requirement would be below threshold.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Tender documents can be accessed via ProContract at the link above.
Contracting authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government