UHB Birmingham and Solihull Sexual Health Media Planning and Buying Services

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, acting on behalf of the Umbrella Sexual Health Service, has initiated a tender process titled 'UHB Birmingham and Solihull Sexual Health Media Planning and Buying Services'. This procurement, under the industry category of 'Advertising and marketing services', seeks an agency to execute media campaigns in Birmingham and Solihull. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an open procedure and a contract value of £500,000, rising up to £600,000 including taxes. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by the 27th of July, 2026, with the enquiry period closing on the 13th of July, 2026. The successful bidder will commence service from the 14th of September, 2026, until the 13th of September, 2029, with potential extensions up to 24 months, supporting consistent branding and cost efficiency.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for media agencies with expertise in public health campaigns and a focus on advertising and marketing services. Businesses with the capability to deliver targeted media strategies and performance optimisation will find this project well-suited to their services. The open procurement method encourages participation from a wide range of companies, including SMEs and VCSEs, promoting diversity and potential for innovative solutions. Agencies adept in both legacy and digital advertising, with a strategic approach to resource allocation, will have the competitive advantage needed to succeed. Participation in this tender would position a business at the forefront of public health promotion, enhancing its portfolio and expertise in government-led initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UHB Birmingham and Solihull Sexual Health Media Planning and Buying Services

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), on behalf of the Umbrella Sexual Health Service, is seeking to procure a media agency to plan, buy, deliver, optimise and report on paid media campaigns supporting a programme of public health promotions across Birmingham and Solihull.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 24 months of extension options

Renewal: 24 months of extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c060
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061347-2026
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
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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-05-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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