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06 Jul 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Thrive, a public authority under the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process for the provision of a "Sales Pod" fit-out to support their Lyndhurst Scheme, slated to open in August 2026. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted through a direct award to the top-ranked supplier, Focus Agency Group. The contract, initiated as part of the Pre PA2023 Framework, covers the period from 7th July 2026 to 31st August 2028, with options for two 8-month extensions if necessary. Key deliverables include advertising and marketing services, with the contracted work expected to be delivered in Ireland. The procurement was documented in a contract award notice published on 6th July 2026, aligning with legal requirements under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing services sector to engage in the public procurement market, as it demonstrates the potential demand for such services from sub-central government bodies like Thrive. Firms specializing in service delivery in line with public authority requirements, and who can effectively operate within the designated regions, would find this an advantageous endeavour. Given the direct award nature of this contract, larger agencies, like Focus Agency Group, who already hold a strong supplier ranking, are particularly well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities that may arise as public bodies seek efficient and streamlined procurement solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sales Pod

Notice Description

Pre PA2023 Framework. Provision of Sales Pod fit-out as outlined in Guinness Framework, to support Thrive Homes for the Lyndhust Scheme, due to open in August 2026. Direct award to No1 ranked supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063123-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THRIVE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP3 9TD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Kings Langley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS AGENCY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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