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PHW-FTS-61825 MEDIA MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE NATIONAL HEALTHY WEIGHT HEALTHY YOU PROGRAMME

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

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 08:48

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing the procurement process for media management services to support and promote the "National Healthy Weight Healthy You" programme. Focusing on the advertising and marketing services industry, the contract aims to leverage media for promoting healthy weight maintenance. Incorporated in Cardiff, the procurement falls under Welsh devolved regulations, with a gross contract value of £480,000. The award stage commenced on 21st April 2026, with a standstill period ending on 1st May 2026. The subsequent contract period is slated to begin on 4th May 2026 and will span one year with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Being structured as an open procedure, the process ensures transparency and equal opportunity for interested parties.

This procurement presents a promising business growth opportunity for agencies specialising in marketing and media management, particularly those with experience in health improvement domains. An open competition allows businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to vie for a contract that rewards quality and cost balance—60% quality and 40% cost—in submissions. The successful agency will engage in media planning, purchasing, and evaluation activities pivotal in driving public health awareness, thereby contributing to societal wellbeing. Agencies adept in technical quality delivery, resource allocation, and innovative media solutions stand to gain considerably from winning this tender, securing both financial and reputational growth through collaboration with a key public health organisation.

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Notice Title

PHW-FTS-61825 MEDIA MANAGEMENT TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE NATIONAL HEALTHY WEIGHT HEALTHY YOU PROGRAMME

Notice Description

The procurement and commission of a suitably qualified and experienced agency to assist in the planning, buying and evaluation of a range of media all aimed at promoting the achievement and maintenance of a healthy weight. The Health Improvement Division (HID) of Public Health Wales (PHW) sought, via open competition, to commission a suitably qualified and experienced agency to assist in the planning, buying and evaluation of a range of media all aimed at promoting the achievement and maintenance of a healthy weight.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The initial contract term is one (1) year. The Contracting Authority reserves the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional period of twelve (12) months, resulting in a maximum potential contract duration of two (2) years. The optional extension period may be exercised subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued operational need, budget availability, and agreement by both parties. These option allow the Trust to maintain continuity of service and avoid unnecessary procurement activity where continued service delivery is beneficial.

Renewal: 1 x 1 year optional extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036416-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORCHARD MEDIA AND EVENTS GROUP

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