This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 14:47

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, in collaboration with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, is initiating an open tender process for the "Food Sense Wales- Food Cardiff Communications Campaign." This procurement relates to the advertising campaign services industry and is focused on delivering a bilingual communications service supporting the Cardiff Good Food Strategy. With a gross value of £60,000, the contract spans from November 2026 to November 2029 and requires adherence to Welsh Language Standards and NHS Wales guidelines. The tender stage is active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending 21st July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 28th July 2026. The services will be carried out in the Cardiff region, adhering to the stipulated Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in communications, media, and advertising, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements and bilingual campaign planning. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate the necessary technical expertise and innovative solutions to fulfil the project's objectives. The selection criteria emphasise technical and commercial capabilities, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their competence in delivering quality services that contribute to the city-wide Good Food Movement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Food Sense Wales- Food Cardiff Communications Campaign

Notice Description

Food Cardiff is a city-wide partnership led by Food Sense Wales that works to make good food central to a healthier, fairer and more sustainable Cardiff. Since 2020, it has delivered communications aligned with the Cardiff Good Food Strategy and the Five Good Food Goals. Food Sense Wales is seeking a supplier to deliver a comprehensive bilingual communications service from November 2026 to November 2029, covering campaign planning, content creation, media engagement and stakeholder coordination. All outputs must meet Welsh Language Standards, NHS Wales requirements and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, supporting an inclusive, city-wide Good Food Movement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: To be taken in 12 month periods

Planning Information

Please 'Note Interest' on this PME notice to be invited to the tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062421-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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


CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 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
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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