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Winter Communication Campaign

NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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10 Nov 2025 at 18:22

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board recently awarded a contract for the "Winter Communication Campaign" aimed at supporting the 'Together We Can' and Vaccination Campaigns. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising campaign services, and took place in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a direct method, specifically below threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 10th November 2025, with an active period starting from 11th November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026, for a gross value of £40,000.

This opportunity, although complete, highlights potential growth areas for media buying agencies and similar service providers capable of managing comprehensive communication campaigns. Large organisations within the advertising sector, such as Forward & Thinking Limited, can particularly benefit from such contracts by showcasing their expertise in executing public health communication strategies. Companies with a strong track record in delivering impactful media campaigns for public authorities stand a good chance of securing similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Winter Communication Campaign

Notice Description

Provision of a media buying agency to run WYICBs 'Together We Can' and Vaccination Campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072577-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wyicb-kirk.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 1LT
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORWARD & THINKING

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