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title: "Media Strategy and Planning"
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# Media Strategy and Planning

Buyer: NHSBT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-830b107e-aa5e-4b0d-bec5-30770ca52e86

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) organisation, located in Bristol (BS34 7QH), has completed the procurement process for the "Media Strategy and Planning" contract within the marketing services industry. The contract, awarded to Manning Gottlieb OMD, commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026. This selective procurement utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, with an award value of £823,913. The tender was designed to support NHSBT's media planning strategy, focusing on donor acquisition and retention, concluding its tender period on 13th December 2021.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in marketing and media planning services. Large organisations, given the contract's scale, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. By participating, companies can establish themselves as key players in the healthcare sector, contributing to public health promotion and donor management strategies. This specific tender showcases how substantial contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and heighten visibility among potential clients in the public sector.

## Notice

NHSBT appointment of Agency to lead their Media Planning Strategy to achieve business objectives encompassing both donor acquisition and supporting donor retention strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a893d2f-414b-41de-9f56-153eab7505ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,329,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £823,913 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHSBT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANNING GOTTLIEB OMD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79342000 - Marketing services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a893d2f-414b-41de-9f56-153eab7505ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a893d2f-414b-41de-9f56-153eab7505ef
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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