Tender

Victim's Code Communications Campaign

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands is seeking a strategic and creative agency to run the Victim's Code Communications Campaign across the West Midlands. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting advertising campaign services and community engagement. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the deadline for application submissions set for 5pm on Friday, 1st May 2026. The campaign aims to increase awareness of the Victims' Code, aligning with the initiatives outlined in the West Midlands Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029. Located in Birmingham, the contract encourages businesses that can innovate with impactful and culturally sensitive communications, particularly those adept at engaging diverse, multilingual, multi-faith communities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in creative services and community outreach to expand their portfolio by partnering with a public authority. The procurement is conducted through an open method with a below-threshold competition, promoting participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The contract is valued at £45,000 with an option for renewal, potentially extending until 2027. Suitable businesses are advised to leverage their expertise in monitoring and evaluating campaign impact, paving the way for future collaborations and market growth within the public sector. The submission process permits electronic submissions, and clarification questions can be directed to the commissioning office via email.

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Notice Title

Victim's Code Communications Campaign

Notice Description

We are seeking a strategic, creative agency to develop and deliver a high-impact, multi-channel campaign that will raise awareness of the Victims' Code across the West Midlands. This is a flagship campaign for the Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, and is one of his key commitments within the West Midlands Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029. We are therefore looking for agencies who can bring: Distinctive creative ideas, that will have impact Proven expertise in speaking to diverse, multilingual, multi-faith communities A proven ability to monitor and evaluate their own impact. The application form is live until 5pm on Friday 1st May 2026 at 5pm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Extension dependent on phase 1 and capacity of successful supplier to continue. Alternative will be to go to market.

Renewal: Possible extension of scope of campaign with similar budget envelope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068564
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035241-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR WEST MIDLANDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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