This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 14:38

Award

20 May 2026 at 10:48

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health, located in Belfast at Castle Buildings, Stormont, is overseeing the procurement process for the "Mental Health Champion Advertising Campaign". This process falls under the services category with a focus on advertising and marketing. The initiative aims to promote mental health awareness among young people aged 11 to 19. The procurement stage has been completed through an open procedure, with the award activated on 9th June 2026, following a period of bidding that concluded earlier in the year. The resultant contract, with a gross amount of £240,000, will run from 2nd June 2026 to 1st June 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement adheres to the 2023 UK Public Procurement Legal Basis, ensuring comprehensive compliance with regulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with a focus on campaigns and strategic media planning. As the tendering process highlighted equality, with 100% of final stage bids received from SMEs, this demonstrates a clear advantage for small to medium-sized enterprises within Northern Ireland, encouraging sectoral growth and development in the public services domain. Businesses capable of delivering strategic solutions, innovative media plans, and possessing experienced personnel are well-positioned to foster long-term partnerships and leverage potential extensions of such contracts in the future, expanding their influence in public health communications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 6197703 - DOH - Mental Health Champion Advertising Campaign

Notice Description

The Department of Health (DoH), 'the Buyer', wishes to appoint an agency, 'the Supplier' to deliver advertising and related services for campaign advertising for The Mental Health Champion's Office. The overall purpose of this campaign is to promote positive mental health messaging for young people between the ages of 11-19.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 1 Year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06617e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054340-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Health
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP LTD

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