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South West Smokefree Communications Campaign

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 14:36

Award

07 May 2026 at 08:19

Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 16:18

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council completed the procurement process for the "South West Smokefree Communications Campaign," focusing on delivering a regional mass-media smoking cessation campaign. This project, classified under the services industry and with activities centred in the South West of the United Kingdom, aimed to increase quit attempts among smokers in areas experiencing deprivation. The procurement followed an open procedure, awarding a contract worth £212,000 to SIMPLE MEDIA AND ADVERTISING LTD. The contract, spanning from 20th May 2026 to 27th October 2027, is active and involves developing a regional programme website alongside the campaign. This finalised stage indicates that the procurement objective was to engage a competent agency to achieve significant regional impact.

This opportunity offers extensive business growth possibilities, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the media and advertising sector, owing to its high profile and regional influence. Companies specialising in advertising campaign services, media buying, and behavioural science application can leverage this project to expand their portfolios and demonstrate expertise in managing public campaigns with societal benefits. The procurement process’s openness widened the competition, allowing businesses focusing on innovative communication strategies to make significant industry advances. Additionally, the engagement offers invaluable exposure and potential for long-term collaboration with governmental bodies, enhancing reputation and professional networks.

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Notice Title

South West Smokefree Communications Campaign

Notice Description

The Council has appointed an agency to deliver a regional mass-media smoking cessation campaign including the creation and ongoing maintenance of a regional programme website. The primary goal of the campaign is to increase the number of smokers making quit attempts across the South West, with a particular focus on the people with the most entrenched smoking behaviours living in areas affected by deprivation.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049834-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
4 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 27 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
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), TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLE MEDIA AND ADVERTISING

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