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title: "Medway Challenge Campaign"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d36e"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-11"
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# Medway Challenge Campaign

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d36e

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## Summary

The Medway Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Medway Challenge Campaign," aimed at addressing the high rates of obesity in the region, classified under health services. This procurement process, which is at the active tender stage, operates under an open procedure and involves a budget of £200,000. The deadline for submission is set for 13th September 2021, with the contract period anticipated to last 450 days. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals electronically through the specified portal, with bids opening shortly after the submission deadline.

This initiative presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health promotion, community engagement, and public health campaigns. Companies that can effectively advocate for healthier lifestyles and develop comprehensive marketing strategies are well-positioned to compete. The Medway Challenge aims to foster collaborations that champion health and well-being, making this tender particularly suitable for firms skilled in creating impactful community campaigns, health education programmes, and sustainable lifestyle initiatives.

## Notice

Medway Council is looking to seek tenders from a suitably skilled provider to develop a high profile and high impact campaign that has a working title of the Medway Challenge. Tackling obesity is a strategic priority for Medway Council and the Medway Health and Wellbeing Board, however Medway currently has the highest adult overweight and obesity rate in the South East https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data#page/3/gid/1000042/ati/402/iid/93088/age/168/sex/4/cid/4/tbm/1/page-options/car-do-0 The evidence base suggests that a combination of the following actions will support residents to achieve and maintain a healthy weight * Advocates and leaders that champion the healthy weight agenda * Outdoor environment that promotes walking, cycling and active travel * Healthy weight is a high priority in the building and design process * Safe, accessible and well used greenspaces, parks and play areas * Affordable healthy food retailers and accessible free drinking water available * Fewer low cost unhealthy food and drink options advertised and on sale * Residents with the skills and confidence to cook and grow healthy foods * Healthy and active education settings and workplaces * Affordable and diverse range of community exercise and sports clubs * Front line professionals raising the conversation and making referrals * Effective weight management support services for all ages * An environment that normalises breastfeeding * Effective breastfeeding support and Baby Friendly Accredited services * Healthy weight opportunities in all policies, strategies and action plans * Campaigns that motivate residents to start and maintain a healthy lifestyle It is this campaign level, that the Medway Challenge seeks to operate, in order to positively affect many of the other priority actions. There are existing healthy weight campaigns and marketing projects which promote individual services and key messages, however we are seeking to develop a prominent campaign in the form of a challenge, to a wide range of people and organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Medway Council is looking to seek tenders from a suitably skilled provider to develop a high profile and high impact campaign that has a working title of the Medway Challenge. Tackling obesity is a strategic priority for Medway Council and the Medway Health and Wellbeing Board, however Medway currently has the highest adult overweight and obesity rate in the South East https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data#page/3/gid/1000042/ati/402/iid/93088/age/168/sex/4/cid/4/tbm/1/page-options/car-do-0 The evidence base suggests that a combination of the following actions will support residents to achieve and maintain a healthy weight * Advocates and leaders that champion the healthy weight agenda * Outdoor environment that promotes walking, cycling and active travel * Healthy weight is a high priority in the building and design process * Safe, accessible and well used greenspaces, parks and play areas * Affordable healthy food retailers and accessible free drinking water available * Fewer low cost unhealthy food and drink options advertised and on sale * Residents with the skills and confidence to cook and grow healthy foods * Healthy and active education settings and workplaces * Affordable and diverse range of community exercise and sports clubs * Front line professionals raising the conversation and making referrals * Effective weight management support services for all ages * An environment that normalises breastfeeding * Effective breastfeeding support and Baby Friendly Accredited services * Healthy weight opportunities in all policies, strategies and action plans * Campaigns that motivate residents to start and maintain a healthy lifestyle It is this campaign level, that the Medway Challenge seeks to operate, in order to positively affect many of the other priority actions. There are existing healthy weight campaigns and marketing projects which promote individual services and key messages, however we are seeking to develop a prominent campaign in the form of a challenge, to a wide range of people and organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019455-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2021 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019455-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kentbusinessportal.co.uk
- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data#page/3/gid/1000042/ati/402/iid/93088/age/168/sex/4/cid/4/tbm/1/page-options/car-do-0

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