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Health Narrative procurement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Jul 2026 at 14:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority pertains to the "Health Narrative procurement" in the services industry category. This process focused on consultancy services to develop a regional narrative and visual framework for Health in All Policies and the Health Duty, located within the UKG31 region. This process, governed by the legal basis 2023/54 under UKPGA, utilised a limited procurement method, indicating below-threshold, limited competition, and has reached the award stage. The tender has been marked as complete, with the award granted on 20th July 2026, and the contract activated on 1st July 2026, running until 31st August 2026. The contract value stands at £29,880 GBP net, with a gross amount of £35,856 GBP.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses within the UK, especially those specialising in research consultancy services, to expand their client base and potentially have a lasting impact on public health policy. Firms like FRAMEWORKS UK RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS, a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) classified as a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE), which was awarded this contract, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited for such opportunities. This procurement, targeted at creating impactful narratives within the health sector, could present significant benefits for firms that have expertise in regional health consultancies and an interest in public sector work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Narrative procurement

Notice Description

Consultancy Services for the development of a regional narrative and visual framework for Health in All Policies and the Health Duty.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068343-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAMEWORKS UK RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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