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Communications & Marketing Programme

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:29

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TenderUpdate

10 Jul 2025 at 10:22

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TenderUpdate

03 Jul 2025 at 10:19

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Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Communications & Marketing Programme for the New Leighton Hospital in Crewe has reached its award stage, following an open procurement method conducted by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The trust issued the tender under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for advertising and marketing services, with a focus on large-scale capital projects. The contract is valued at £166,900 and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The awarded contract is pending finalisation, with Darkhorse Design Limited identified as the supplier. This programme aims to support the hospital's development through strategic stakeholder communications across multiple regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the advertising and marketing sectors. Companies with expertise in creative design, strategic communications, and community engagement are well-positioned to benefit. SMEs can particularly thrive in this environment by delivering integrated communications solutions that enhance public awareness and stakeholder sentiment. The requirement for multi-channel campaigns and community event coordination provides fertile ground for businesses specialising in marketing innovation and community outreach, ultimately contributing to their growth and regional influence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications & Marketing Programme

Notice Description

Communications & Marketing Programme for Healthier Futures - New Leighton Hospital in Crewe

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£166,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKHORSE DESIGN LIMITED

Further Information

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