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Increasing feedback through digitial advertising

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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14 Apr 2026 at 11:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of digital advertising services aimed at increasing public feedback. The contract, valued at £232,800, was awarded on 8th April 2026 to Barley Communications Limited, an SME based in England. This award is part of a broader campaign for behaviour change during the 2026/27 business year. The procurement was conducted through the CCS Communications Marketplace Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) following a selective call-off process. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 3rd March 2029. The focal industry category is advertising services, with specific emphasis on advertising and marketing.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing and advertising, particularly those capable of supporting behaviour change campaigns. SMEs are especially poised to benefit from such contracts, enhancing their reach and expertise in collaborating with public sector organisations like the CQC. Engaging in projects of this nature can streamline business growth by fostering partnerships, broadening service offerings, and increasing visibility in the public procurement sector. Businesses with adept capabilities in creative advertising methodologies and a presence in the UK market would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Increasing feedback through digitial advertising

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require DPS Call-Off contract to appoint a supplier that specialises in digital marketing to support our planned public behaviour change campaign work in the 2026/27 business year. This procurement was undertaken through the CCS Communications Marketplace DPS (RM6124) following the Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EPS 117

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8aec49dd-7491-4784-b623-037e0446a9e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2678bce-6596-48fd-8ea7-edb118b75e20
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARLEY COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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