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31 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "PR B2B Agency Services". This contract falls under the industry category of public relations consultancy services and is situated within the services procurement category. The process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 30th June 2026 and active from 1st July 2026 to 1st October 2026. The primary method utilised in this below-threshold procurement was unknown, and it specifically sought to support the development of a new GM Cancer Alliance Campaign targeting employer engagement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for PR agencies, especially those with expertise in B2B communications and public relations services. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with creative and strategic capabilities would be particularly well-suited to engage with the public sector through similar tenders. The completion of this process demonstrates the potential for businesses to expand their client base by participating in government tenders that align with their core skills and business objectives. The contract, awarded to BrandXYZ, underscores the value of specialised, targeted services in supporting public sector campaigns.

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Notice Title

PR B2B Agency Services

Notice Description

PR B2B agency services to support the development of a new GM Cancer Alliance Campaign to engage with employers. Fee excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072669-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHRISTIE 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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M20 4BX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Withington
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Withington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRANDXYZ

Further Information

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