Tender

Brand Communications

NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) is seeking to enhance its brand communications through a procurement process titled 'Brand Communications'. This contract involves services related to recruitment, advertisement, promotion, and engagement support, with the primary industry category being business services, under CPV code 79000000. The tender process, currently in the Tender stage since 2nd December 2025, is being conducted using an open procedure method, which is suitable for smaller than threshold contracts. Interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 21st January 2026, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. This opportunity encompasses a broad delivery scope including the UK and other regions such as the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing, consulting, and recruitment services. As the procurement process is identified as open and suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), it encourages participation from smaller firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public healthcare domain. Companies with expertise in robust communication strategies and those capable of enhancing brand perception through innovative engagement are particularly well-suited to compete. This engagement with a healthcare service offers a chance to cement relationships in the public sector, ensuring long-term business growth and visibility.

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Notice Title

Brand Communications

Notice Description

Brand Communications - Recruitment, Advertisement/ Promotion and Engagement Support on behalf of the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) This opportunity may be found and accessed by suppliers registered with Proactis, use the link below to register: https://procontract.due-north.com/ https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c31780b2-4374-49fa-afe2-055b8f350224
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4994ebd9-d049-488e-9d6c-8ffbcbdb5424
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE
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
NE15 8NY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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