CPH160 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Health Behavioural Change Marketing

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Health Behavioural Change Marketing, located in the UK region of UKF1, specifically Matlock, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 10th July 2026 at 11:00 AM. The agreement will commence on 1st December 2026 and run for two years, with potential extensions for two additional twelve-month periods, reaching a total length of up to four years. With a procurement method defined as an open procedure, this service-based contract falls under the industry categories of advertising, marketing, public relations, and health services, with an estimated total value of £2,500,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in behavioural change marketing services, including campaign development and delivery, audience segmentation, and media planning. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable as the framework will be awarded to a single provider capable of using evidence-based approaches to support the Council's public health priorities. The Framework requires robust capabilities in business intelligence and customer insight to develop campaigns tailored to specific objectives, aligning with Derbyshire County Council's strategic goals in public health. The arrangement promises direct awards for call-off contracts without reopening competition, ensuring consistent engagement over the framework's duration, with performance assessed through agreed KPIs and service levels.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CPH160 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Health Behavioural Change Marketing

Notice Description

This procurement is a re-procurement following the termination of a previous process, under FTS Notice 2026/S 000-056169, which has been concluded and formally notified. The Council seeks to appoint a Single Provider under a Framework Agreement for comprehensive marketing campaign services that achieve measurable, sustained behaviour change supporting the Council's Public Health priorities. Under this Framework Agreement, the Council shall issue individual Call-Offs (work packages) for specific behaviour-change marketing requirements, the appointed Provider shall be responsible for using business intelligence, customer insight, evidence-based approaches and established behavioural change models to create the right assets that the Council can use through existing channels and networks, tailored to the work packages objectives. The framework agreement will commence on 01 December 2026 for a period of two years to 30 November 2028, with the option to extend for two (2) additional twelve (12) month extension periods (2+1+1). The total framework term will be a maximum of 4 years. There will be a mobilisation period from the 19th October to the 30 November 2026. The estimated total contract value of PS2,500,000 (excluding VAT) represents the maximum aggregate value across all Call-Off Contracts over the full term (including extensions). Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial contract term is for up to two years from 01 December 2026 and will run until 30 November 2028, with the option to extend for a further two 12 months. The total contract term will be up to a maximum of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b532
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056278-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79416000 - Public relations services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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