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13 Jul 2026 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Waiver - UHB_QEH - 12007 - Updates Media Limited - Content Creation" was led by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, focused on content creation services categorised under public relations, is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 13th July 2026. This direct procurement method was conducted without competition, falling below the threshold. The contract began on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with a total gross value of £12,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in content creation and public relations services to engage with the healthcare sector. Given the direct award method, businesses with a proven track record and established relationships in the healthcare industry or similar sectors might find this an attractive opportunity. Large entities, such as the awarded supplier Updates Media Limited, are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders, where direct awards are plausible due to established credibility and the ability to handle projects of significant scale and specificity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - 12007 - Updates Media Limited - Content Creation

Notice Description

This service relates to the Content Creation Service by Updates Media Limited (trading as "Nonsensical")

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c96e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPDATES MEDIA LIMITED (TRADING AS "NONSENSICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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