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30 Jul 2026 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, has completed a selective procurement process for the title "Media Strategy and Planning," focusing on advertising and marketing services. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the contract awarded under this procurement has commenced as of 11 August 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31 March 2029, with an extension option available up to 31 March 2030. The procurement was awarded under a framework agreement, and the award was made on 10 April 2026. The process of awarding this contract signifies that the tendering process has reached the award and contract stages.

This contract offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in media strategy and planning services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects within the advertising and marketing sector. Although the procurement was not competitive, being awarded through a framework, it suggests opportunities for sizable players in the industry who can meet the demands of the public sector. Large businesses with capabilities to deliver bespoke upskilling sessions, as specified in the contract's agreed metrics, would find this contract particularly suitable. This tender highlights the importance of maintaining strategic partnerships with government agencies for sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Media Strategy and Planning

Notice Description

Provision of Media Strategy and Planning Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072361-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,125,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,125,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMD GROUP

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