Award

Prison Radio

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

20 Feb 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England, a central government public authority, concluded with the award of the "Prison Radio" contract focusing on wellness and health services. The project, located in London, falls within the services category of the industry. The procurement method employed was "direct," executed below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. Key dates include the contract's active status beginning on the 1st of December 2025 and lasting until the 31st of March 2026. NHS England, based in Wellington House on Waterloo Road, London, oversees the buying process, with contact available through england.commercialqueries@nhs.net.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to public health and wellness communication, particularly those who can enhance community engagement through radio broadcasts. Although the contract itself concluded with the award to Prison Radio Association, businesses active in health services may find similar public sector opportunities beneficial for expanding their operations. Large-scale businesses with an emphasis on health content delivery are best suited to compete in similar future projects under NHS England. Such ventures enable businesses to contribute to public wellness initiatives while solidifying their presence within governmental procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Prison Radio

Notice Description

Wellness Wednesdays is a fortnightly feature in our flagship breakfast programme, Porridge. The feature is 15 minutes in length and consists of interviews, Q&As, features on services, and any other health-related topic as agreed between the PRA and NHSE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015834-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISON RADIO ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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