Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-d960-7278-89ab-e64fca20bbea/creative-services-framework awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Creative Services Framework [Transport for Greater Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/transport-for-greater-manchester) Estimated value £3,700,000 Published 5 May 2026 Deadline Closed 17 Sept 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) are looking to appoint multiple marketing agencies to develop a Creative Services framework. The agencies will assist TfGM to develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns across Greater Manchester (GM) as well as our business-as-usual activity with the aim of encouraging more people to travel sustainably. TfGM has been successful in delivering several engaging and high-profile campaigns in recent years and now wishes to expand on that success due to its growing responsibilities. TfGM covers a wide remit of exciting and transformational projects across GM from delivering infrastructure for active travel including a cycle hire scheme, through to developing an app and providing major Public Transport services across tram, rail and bus networks. Given this expansion and the fact marketing is a specialist area, TfGM's internal Marketing team is looking to source external support to help deliver its ambitions. TfGM are looking to award suppliers under the following lots: - Lot 1Strategy & Creative - includes marketing strategy, creative concepting, campaign creative, multi-channel campaign execution & production, seasonal planning, messaging strategy and audience & market analysis. - Lot 2Artwork & Graphics - includes graphic design, creating artwork, versioning and copywriting. ## CPV classification Market research servicesAdvertising and marketing servicesGraphic design services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae-2026-05-05T19:05:02+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0513ae-2026-05-05T19:05:02+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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