Award

Media Buying

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Media Buying" was conducted by NHS Blood and Transplant, located in Filton, Bristol, UK. This process falls under the services category with an industry classification of marketing management consultancy services. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Manning Gottlieb OMD on 21st November 2025. The contract spans from 13th December 2025 to 13th June 2026, with a project value of £1,865,300. The procurement was completed on 26th November 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the marketing and media buying sector to engage with a prestigious public entity like the NHS. Although the contract was awarded to a large supplier, organisations capable of fulfilling service-based contracts and seeking collaborations under framework agreements might find this procurement method beneficial for scaling their operations. Businesses focusing on consultancy services in the UK, particularly those experienced in working within the public health sector, are well-suited to compete in similar tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Buying

Notice Description

Media Buying

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39a93f37-8060-4153-a60a-b67dcb29f4c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33f9c1d-276c-446b-a6eb-0218b2c5be82
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,865,300 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,865,300 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 13 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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