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Cymru Wales Brand - Nation Marketing

  • First published: 05 June 2026
  • Last modified: 05 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
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Published by:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Authority ID:
AA0007
Publication date:
05 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

This Notice is informing of the award for Lots 1 and 3, to ensure delivery is mobilised on-time. The award for Lot 2 will follow in the coming days.

The Cymru Wales brand launched in 2016 delivers Welsh Government actions through our nation identity for the country, bringing together key pillars of marketing for nation awareness, tourism, trade and invest, creative industries, food and drink and studying in Wales under a unified brand identity. The brand has championed the Tîm Cymru delivery approach where wider Welsh partner organisations are integrated into the nation delivery to maximise our impact globally.

The Cymru Wales brand is the bedrock of Welsh Government's international marketing programme having won multiple global awards, the support of organisations across Wales and generated multi millions for the Welsh economy. Promoting Wales to the world, across all sectors and markets, as a creative, contemporary and high-quality country, proud of who we are and evolving for the future, working with business and organisations across Wales and internationally.

The Cymru Wales brand’s success is built on world class creative ideas and making them a reality, showcasing Wales on an international stage in new and exciting ways. It isn’t all about landscapes and heritage, we are a thriving nation of talent that can be seen from our high-quality TV, Film and Gaming productions through to innovation in the worlds of compound semiconductors and renewables.

Cymru Wales delivery is the responsibility of the Marketing team of the Welsh Government, responsible for building Wales’ profile and performance as a destination.

Our in-house team strive to be innovative, collaborative, and creative and is looking to work with the very best talent from Wales and beyond, to build Wales’ profile and performance as a place to visit, work, study, invest – and more – over the duration of the contract.

We are looking to appoint outstanding suppliers to provide us with support in the following areas:

• Lot 1 – Brand, Campaign Creative Delivery (1 supplier)

• Lot 2 – Brand Media Production (4 suppliers plus any ties)

• Lot 3 – Cymru Wales Digital Delivery (1 supplier)

These services will be supported by existing contract arrangements that include the following services:

• Cymru Wales brand websites

• Marketing data, research and insights

It is intended that KPIs will be collected as follows:

1. Timely submission of specific campaign performance Indicators

2. Quality of Goods/Services Delivered (Quality Performance KPI)

3. Timely Submission of Social Value reporting

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

C100/2025/2026

Procurement description

This Notice is informing of the award for Lots 1 and 3, to ensure delivery is mobilised on-time. The award for Lot 2 will follow in the coming days.

The Cymru Wales brand launched in 2016 delivers Welsh Government actions through our nation identity for the country, bringing together key pillars of marketing for nation awareness, tourism, trade and invest, creative industries, food and drink and studying in Wales under a unified brand identity. The brand has championed the Tîm Cymru delivery approach where wider Welsh partner organisations are integrated into the nation delivery to maximise our impact globally.

The Cymru Wales brand is the bedrock of Welsh Government's international marketing programme having won multiple global awards, the support of organisations across Wales and generated multi millions for the Welsh economy. Promoting Wales to the world, across all sectors and markets, as a creative, contemporary and high-quality country, proud of who we are and evolving for the future, working with business and organisations across Wales and internationally.

The Cymru Wales brand’s success is built on world class creative ideas and making them a reality, showcasing Wales on an international stage in new and exciting ways. It isn’t all about landscapes and heritage, we are a thriving nation of talent that can be seen from our high-quality TV, Film and Gaming productions through to innovation in the worlds of compound semiconductors and renewables.

Cymru Wales delivery is the responsibility of the Marketing team of the Welsh Government, responsible for building Wales’ profile and performance as a destination.

Our in-house team strive to be innovative, collaborative, and creative and is looking to work with the very best talent from Wales and beyond, to build Wales’ profile and performance as a place to visit, work, study, invest – and more – over the duration of the contract.

We are looking to appoint outstanding suppliers to provide us with support in the following areas:

• Lot 1 – Brand, Campaign Creative Delivery (1 supplier)

• Lot 2 – Brand Media Production (4 suppliers plus any ties)

• Lot 3 – Cymru Wales Digital Delivery (1 supplier)

These services will be supported by existing contract arrangements that include the following services:

• Cymru Wales brand websites

• Marketing data, research and insights

It is intended that KPIs will be collected as follows:

1. Timely submission of specific campaign performance Indicators

2. Quality of Goods/Services Delivered (Quality Performance KPI)

3. Timely Submission of Social Value reporting

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Contracting authority

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 3NQ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://gov.wales

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQYQ-3841-BHTP

Email: Craig.Goodwin@gov.wales

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

Cowshed Communication Ltd (Consortium bid - Grwp Undod. Cowshed is the lead contractor and W Lotus, Goodstuff and Arena Projects are consortia members.

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 1st Floor, Park House, Greyfriars Road

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF103AF

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYZW-1928-NTLD

Email: info@wearecowshed.co.uk

Type:

  • SME

Golley Slater Group Ltd - Group Consortium without establishing a legal entity. Golley Slater Group Limited is the lead member. Liberty Marketing Limited is part of the group for Lot 3 Cymru Wales Digital Delivery.

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Wharton Place, 13 Wharton Street

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF101GS

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXT-4982-RRTN

Email: enquiries@golleyslater.co.uk

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Contract

Lot 1: Brand, Campaign Creative Delivery

ID: 1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

18 June 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

39333333.00 GBP Excluding VAT

47200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

22 June 2026, 00:00AM to 21 June 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 21 June 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PYZW-1928-NTLD

Lot 3: Cymru Wales Digital Delivery

ID: 2

Status: Pending

Related lots

3

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

18 June 2026, 23:59PM

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Value

39333333.00 GBP Excluding VAT

47200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

22 June 2026, 00:00AM to 21 June 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 21 June 2030

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PWXT-4982-RRTN

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Notice details
Publication date:
22 May 2025
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK1
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
19 August 2025
Deadline date:
26 September 2025 23:59
Notice type:
UK2
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
12 February 2026
Deadline date:
12 March 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
05 June 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Publication date:
07 August 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

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Technical contact:
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