Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to produce the NLC Brand and Identity documents, including information brochures, branding tools, and related materials. The service provider will review, develop, design, and supply these branding assets to ensure alignment with the NLC’s corporate positioning, regulatory requirements, and communication strategy.

Scope

The scope of work encompasses:

• Reviewing and refining brand elements such as logos, colour palettes, fonts, and graphics.
• Developing and supplying final versions of the NLC corporate logo in various formats and variations (full colour, black, white, greyscale).
• Providing guidance on applying NLC branding across multiple platforms, including signage, event branding, uniforms, vehicles, and digital media.
• Creating editable document templates (A4 size) for reports, letters, certificates, presentations, and email signatures.
• Preparing branding approval packs for Distributing Agency (DA) members, including images, descriptions, specifications, and pricing standards.
• Designing and producing NLC information brochures, both reprints and new productions, in various formats and page counts, with glossy finishes and full colour.
• Producing the Corporate Identity Manual and Beneficiary Branding Guidelines, including printing and digital versions.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

• Final logo files in AI, EPS, PNG, JPEG, SVG, TIFF, and PDF formats, high-resolution for print and digital use.
• Branding guidelines applicable across all communication platforms, including reports, speeches, media releases, and social media content.
• Editable templates in A4 size for various documents, delivered in formats suitable for editing and printing.
• Design and printing of brochures with specifications such as 170gsm gloss art paper, full colour CMYK double-sided printing, and glossy finishes.
• Corporate Identity Manual of 80 pages, bound with perfect binding, printed on 135gsm matte art paper, with cover lamination and 300gsm cover stock.
• Delivery of digital files via USB or secure transfer, and printed copies as specified.

Skills Requirements

The successful service provider must demonstrate:

• At least 5 years’ experience in branding, corporate identity development, and graphic design, especially for government and public sector clients.
• Proven expertise in designing branding manuals, brochures, and communication materials, supported by a portfolio of relevant work.
• Strong project management skills to review, develop, and deliver multiple branding assets within tight timelines (approximately two weeks).
• Capability to provide clear visual and written guidance for application of branding across diverse platforms and materials.
• Experience in producing print-ready files and managing printing processes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Knowledge of applicable technical standards, including high-resolution digital formats, colour calibration, and finishing techniques.