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Communications & Marketing Programme - Healthier Futures

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 13:21

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the "Communications & Marketing Programme - Healthier Futures" at the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe, UK. The contract pertains to services within the advertising and marketing category. This tender follows the open procedure method and was initiated under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The tendering phase concluded on 25th July 2025, following an enquiry period that ended on 18th July 2025. The award was made on 15th August 2025, and the associated contract commenced on 20th October 2025, set to end on 30th September 2027. The total contract value amounts to £200,400 GBP. The primary contact at the buying organisation is Chris Jones. The procurement process was published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communications, marketing, and advertising services. DARKHORSE DESIGN LIMITED, an SME from Liverpool, successfully secured the contract, illustrating the type of competitive capability required. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality marketing strategies to healthcare institutions, and experienced in navigating public sector procurement, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. With the open procedure employed, the tender was accessible to a wide range of service providers, promoting a competitive landscape conducive to innovation and business growth.

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Notice Title

Communications & Marketing Programme - Healthier Futures

Notice Description

Communications & Marketing Programme for Healthier Futures - The new Leighton Hospital in Crewe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067852-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Jones
Contact Email
chris.jones@mcht.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+4488888888, 88888888

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKHORSE DESIGN

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