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W195712 Meta Advertising - NHS Healthy Start Campaign

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

02 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 10:12

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority initiated a tender titled "W195712 Meta Advertising - NHS Healthy Start Campaign" aiming to boost awareness and applications for the NHS Healthy Start scheme through social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. This contract falls under marketing services in the public sector, specifically related to central government authorities. The contract's procurement process was direct, below the competitive threshold, with the engagement of Meta as the supplier. Though the campaign contract ran from 22 July 2025 to 31 March 2026, it was terminated on 2 April 2026 due to its completion, indicating the fulfilment of its objectives or needs.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in digital marketing and social media campaigns. Businesses with expertise in crafting and executing successful advertising strategies on platforms like Facebook and Instagram would find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, enterprises that can demonstrate an understanding of public health messaging and can align their services to government objectives are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. Engaging in these contracts not only offers financial gains but also positions businesses as key players in impactful public health campaigns.

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Notice Title

W195712 Meta Advertising - NHS Healthy Start Campaign

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a social media advertising campaign on Facebook and Instagram to raise awareness of NHS Healthy Start and to increase applications to the scheme to ensure eligible families receive the help that they are entitled to.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056027
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031013-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

META

Further Information

Notice Documents

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