Planning

South West Smokefree Regional Communications Campaign

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 16:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to advance the South West Smokefree Regional Communications Campaign. The council is seeking to engage a specialist communications and media agency to develop a mass-media stop smoking campaign aimed at the South West region. This procurement process is categorised as "Marketing services" and will take place in the United Kingdom, with an estimated gross value of £252,000. Interested parties can attend an online engagement event on 25th February 2026. Key dates include the end of planning on 24th February 2026 and a future notice release by 9th March 2026. The project will run from 11th May 2026 to 31st January 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those adept in media campaign strategy, brand creation, and regional media management. With the focus on stimulating quit attempts through media planning and creative asset adaptation, agencies with experience in health campaigns or similar initiatives are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to consider bidding for this project that aims to foster healthier communities across the South West, thereby contributing to long-term business growth and societal benefit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South West Smokefree Regional Communications Campaign

Notice Description

On behalf of the regional South West Smokefree Programme, North Somerset Council is procuring a specialist communications and media agency to deliver a mass-media stop smoking campaign that will stimulate quit attempts across the entire South West. The work will include delivering a campaign strategy, developing a regional smokefree 'brand' and website/landing page, adapting creative assets (including TV) from a pre-existing campaign, managing regional media planning/buying, and delivering a light-touch survey-based evaluation.

Planning Information

North Somerset Council is hosting an online engagement event on Wednesday 25th February 2026, at 10am. If your organisation is interested in attending please email the NSC Procurement Team mailbox: procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk with the email addresses of the attendees and a link will be sent out by the end of 24/02/26. All information delivered and discussed at the event will also be uploaded to the Supplying the South West Portal after the event for those that were unable to attend. www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012570-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Williams
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
12345

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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