Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06ac93
- Published by:
- Life Sciences Hub Wales Ltd
- Authority ID:
- AA35378
- Publication date:
- 03 June 2026
- Deadline date:
- 26 June 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- Yes
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to procure and implement a Framework Agreement for the provision of Copywriting services.
The intention is to procure a multi-supplier framework to provide ad-hoc copywriting support to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Marketing and Communications team, as and when may be required.
Primarily the requirement for externally sourced copywriting via the Copywriting Framework will be driven by the need for additional resource, and as such the framework will most likely be accessed by Life Sciences Hub Wales during periods of reduced capacity or to meet the demands of an increased workload.
Therefore the principle desired outcome of the Copywriting Framework is the availability of suitably capable and experienced copywriters able to deliver output to the standard and timelines required by Life Sciences Hub Wales.
Life Sciences Hub Wales envisages support on a range of copywriting content. As an indication, the scope of the requirement is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Case studies.
- Presentations.
- Annual Reports.
- Newsletters.
- Marketing collateral.
For the avoidance of doubt, note that the above is not considered an all-encompassing or exhaustive list of the Life Sciences Hub Wales copywriting requirement, and is provided as a high-level indication only at this stage.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
LSHW.002.2026
Procurement description
Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks to procure and implement a Framework Agreement for the provision of Copywriting services.
The intention is to procure a multi-supplier framework to provide ad-hoc copywriting support to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Marketing and Communications team, as and when may be required.
Primarily the requirement for externally sourced copywriting via the Copywriting Framework will be driven by the need for additional resource, and as such the framework will most likely be accessed by Life Sciences Hub Wales during periods of reduced capacity or to meet the demands of an increased workload.
Therefore the principle desired outcome of the Copywriting Framework is the availability of suitably capable and experienced copywriters able to deliver output to the standard and timelines required by Life Sciences Hub Wales.
Life Sciences Hub Wales envisages support on a range of copywriting content. As an indication, the scope of the requirement is likely to include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Case studies.
- Presentations.
- Annual Reports.
- Newsletters.
- Marketing collateral.
For the avoidance of doubt, note that the above is not considered an all-encompassing or exhaustive list of the Life Sciences Hub Wales copywriting requirement, and is provided as a high-level indication only at this stage.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
36000.00 GBP to 36000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
03 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 July 2030
Contracting authority
Life Sciences Hub Wales Ltd
Identification register:
Address 1: 3 Assembly Square
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 4PL
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://lshubwales.com/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDWB-6622-GYGH
Contact name: Adam James-Price
Email: adam.james-price@lshubwales.com
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 92312211 - Writing agency services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
Lot value (estimated)
36000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
43200.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
03 August 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 July 2028, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 July 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
If awarded, the Contract is expected to commence 3rd August 2026.
Except for early termination, the Contract will run for an initial period of 24-months and will end 31st July 2028.
At the sole discretion of Life Sciences Hub Wales the Contract may be extended by a further 24-months, in two separate 12-month instalments, giving a latest possible date of expiry of 31st July 2030.
Participation
Conditions of participation
All copywriting must be completed in adherence to the Life Sciences Hub Wales Tone of Voice and Brand Guidelines (where relevant).
Copywriting developed in-line with the relevant principles of the Welsh Government accessibility standards.
Tenderer's must agree that intellectual property rights related to animation completed on behalf of Life Sciences Hub Wales by the successful suppliers will be transferred to Life Sciences Hub Wales upon issue and receipt of completed content.
Tenderer's must agree to adopt and adhere to the Life Sciences Hub Wales service level requirements for copywriting services.
The successful suppliers are required to comply with all applicable legislation (including without limitation the Data Protection Act 2018, Welsh Language Act 1993 and Modern Slavery Act 2015) in their dealings with the Life Sciences Hub Wales.
During the term of the agreement the successful Suppliers must ensure that data is managed appropriately at all times, in-line with the Data Protection Act 2018 (Chapter 2) (UK GDPR).
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality Award Criteria
Description
The agreement (if awarded) shall go to the three suppliers submitting the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) based on the award criteria outlined in Part 14.2.1 of the Invitation to Tender document.
The Quality assessment shall carry 70% of the available 100%. The Quality assessment will be undertaken following the scoring methodology provided in Annex 1 of the Invitation to Tender document.
Weighting: 70.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: cost
Name
Commercial Award Criteria
Description
The Commercial assessment shall carry the remaining 30% of the available 100%.
The Commercial assessment will be evaluated on a proportional vs best
basis and will be evaluated using the calculation provided in Part 14.2.10 of the Invitation to Tender document.
Weighting: 30.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
26 June 2026, 14:00PM
Enquiry deadline
19 June 2026, 17:00PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://www.sell2wales.gov.walesTender submissions are to be submitted in electronic format to the Postbox facility on sell2wales.gov.uk by 14:00 on Friday 26th June 2026. Responses received after the deadline may not be considered.
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Documents
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Invitation to Tender document, provides full details of the Life Sciences Hub Wales requirement, award criteria and process instructions.
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Qualification Questionnaire, tenderers are required to complete and return a Qualification Questionnaire as part of their tender response.
The Qualification Questionnaire includes a number of qualifying questions that tenderers must answer as instructed in order for their response to be taken forward into consideration.
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Quality Response Template, to be completed by the tenderer.
Only responses provided using the Quality response template will be accepted for evaluation.
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Commercial Response Template.
For the Commercial Assessment Tenderers are required to complete and return a Commercial response workbook by inserting the requested information as per the workbook guidance.
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
Life Sciences Hub Wales Brand Guidelines.
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
|
Parent category
|
| 92312211 |
Writing agency services |
Artistic services |
Delivery locations
| ID |
Description
|
| 1022 |
Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
About the buyer
- Main contact:
- n/a
- Admin contact:
- n/a
- Technical contact:
- n/a
- Other contact:
- n/a
Postbox
The awarding buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to
this notice via the Tender Submission Postbox facility.
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