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Creative Agency Support for Tackling Diabetes Together Programme

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 08:32

Tender

30 Jul 2025 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, concluded a procurement process titled "Creative Agency Support for Tackling Diabetes Together Programme" under the award stage on 6th November 2025. This contract, awarded to DDM Health, aims to provide services in advertising and marketing, supporting Public Health Wales in delivering the Tackling Diabetes Together Programme's Communications and Engagement Strategy. The procurement, classified within the services category, follows an open competition method that was below the threshold level. The contract, commencing on 26th September 2025, stretches until 31st March 2026, with a possible extension to 30th September 2026. This initiative, based in Cardiff, encompasses a budget of £82,000 exclusive of VAT, contributing towards diabetes management and prevention across Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and communications sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare campaigns. SMEs like DDM Health, with expertise in creative agency services, are particularly well-positioned to compete given the emphasis on quality and cost in the award criteria. Businesses that thrive in collaborative environments focussed on public health initiatives would find this contract beneficial for growth. The engagement offers an avenue not only to expand service delivery in Wales but also to participate in a project that impacts public health positively, leveraging the collaborative framework with NHS Wales, the clinical diabetes network, and community partners.

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Notice Title

Creative Agency Support for Tackling Diabetes Together Programme

Notice Description

Award details of the commission of a creative agency to support the delivery of the Tackling Diabetes Together Programme (TDTP) Communications and Engagement Strategy for Public Health Wales

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An optional 7-month extension has been built into this contract, which will be dependent on funding. Should the funding be allocated, the contract will be extended by an additional 7 months with the successful supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056907
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071449-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES - NHS

Contact Name
Bethan Dyke
Contact Email
bethan.dyke@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500836

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DDM HEALTH

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