Tender

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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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 soliciting tenders for the provision of media management services to support the National Healthy Weight Healthy You Programme. This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category, with a focus on promoting healthy weight management. Located in Cardiff, the procedure adopts an open tender approach and is currently active. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 16th February 2026 at midday, with the award expected by 12th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension, subject to mutual agreement and performance review.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for agencies experienced in media planning, buying, and evaluation, particularly those adept in health-related campaigns. The contract, valued at £400,000, offers robust prospects for businesses within the advertising and marketing services sector. SMEs, as well as larger firms possessing the necessary technical quality and cost-effectiveness, will find this tender advantageous. The open procurement method ensures a competitive environment, allowing companies of varying sizes the chance to secure the contract, provided they meet the stipulated quality and price criteria. The successful agency will play a critical role in advancing public health initiatives, thereby enhancing its portfolio and market presence.

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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 Health Improvement Division (HID) of Public Health Wales (PHW) are seeking 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. The successful partner will deliver a range of media services over the life of the contract up to and including March 2027. There is also provision for an optional one year extension to cover the planning, buying and evaluation of media for the 2027/2028 period. The full details are outlined with the tender documents attached within Bravo. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. The tender will be awarded to the most advantageous tender based on 60% quality and 40% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 16/02/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_61825 and itt_122589 Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

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/005022-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Alexandra Woodward
Contact Email
alexandra.woodward@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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