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Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06801 - One Black Bear Ltd - Strategic marketing consultancy and design services

BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Aug 2026 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to One Black Bear Ltd for strategic marketing consultancy and design services, under the title "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06801". The procurement falls within the services category, specifically management consultancy services, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This direct procurement, which was below the threshold and conducted without competition, reached the award stage on 3rd August 2026. The contract was signed on 27th February 2026, covering a period from 1st March to 1st December 2026, with a gross contract value of £30,000. The process was part of a collaborative procurement effort run by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in strategic marketing and consultancy services, as well as those experienced with public authority clients such as the NHS. The structured direct procurement method indicates a preference for established businesses capable of providing high-quality, bespoke consultancy services in a timely manner, ideal for larger entities like One Black Bear Ltd who can deliver detailed and impactful marketing strategies within strict deadlines and budgets. This type of contract could also encourage further partnership with regional NHS Trusts, enhancing business visibility and forging long-term relationships within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06801 - One Black Bear Ltd - Strategic marketing consultancy and design services

Notice Description

This service relates to the Strategic marketing consultancy and design services provided by One Black Bear Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073179-2026
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 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
BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6NH
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

ONE BLACK BEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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