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Health care professional communications agency support

AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 10:43

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, based in Coventry, United Kingdom, concluded with the awarding of a contract to HRS COMMUNICATIONS LTD for specialised health care professional communications. The procurement title, "Health care professional communications agency support," falls under the public relations consultancy and miscellaneous health services industry categories. The process was conducted directly without competition, below the threshold, and aimed at providing communication services such as medical press articles and social media outreach targeted at health care professionals. The contract began on 1 August 2025 and is set to conclude on 31 July 2026, following the signing on 22 July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies within the communications and health services sectors. With a contract value totalling £80,000 gross, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public relations consultancy and health-related communications services are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board's procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses to engage in direct contracts that bypass competitive processes, offering an ideal platform for specialised agencies to establish and strengthen partnerships in government sector communications. As the project targets health care professionals, businesses adept in handling niche audiences can leverage this procurement for strategic development and outreach expansion.

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Notice Title

Health care professional communications agency support

Notice Description

Additional works to STA10199, therefore there was no competition Outline of requirements - Specialised health care professionals communications eg medical press articles, HCP survey , roundtable, and social media communications, HCP engagement plan and activities targeted towards this specific audience. This opportunity has since been tendered for and a contract has been put in place (please refer to ocds-h6vhtk-05d057)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0562d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020266-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,666 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£66,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV3 4PE
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HRS COMMUNICATIONS

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