South Yorkshire Narrative Brand Programme

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Yorkshire and the Humber
Open procedure
15 December 2025 to 23 May 2026

Development and execution of a comprehensive regional narrative and visual brand identity for South Yorkshire. The project requires the creation of a compelling, nationally recognised story and a quick-recognition visual brand to unify the region's identity. The work is a time-bound, project-based engagement focused on strategic communications and creative design outputs.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £187k; As published
Published: 25 September 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 1 December 2025; DNCO LIMITED
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 23 May 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of strategic brand development, narrative creation, and visual identity design services for regional public sector organisations.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
25 September 2025
Contract awardedto DNCO LIMITED
1 December 2025
Contract starts
15 December 2025
Contract ends
23 May 2026

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How it compares

3.1× the typical place branding contract (£60k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/327679/south-yorkshire-narrative-brand-programme
Buyer reference: DN792003
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a204
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. South Yorkshire Narrative Brand Programme. Contract award, 25 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327679/south-yorkshire-narrative-brand-programme (accessed 12 October 2026).