---
title: "Creatiove Support - Comms & Marketing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055026"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055026.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-19"
---

# Creatiove Support - Comms & Marketing

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055026

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in Crewe, was focused on securing creative support for communications and marketing under the tender title "Creative Support - Comms & Marketing". Classified under advertising and marketing services, this process has now reached the award stage with the final contract awarded to Darkhorse Design Ltd. Located across various regions in the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, and others, this contract commenced on 2nd June 2025 and is set to complete on 30th September 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct and below threshold without competition, indicating a more streamlined process for awarding contracts.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses offering creative and marketing services to collaborate with a public authority from the healthcare sector. Companies, particularly SMEs like Darkhorse Design Ltd, stand to benefit by demonstrating the ability to provide integrated communication solutions. The specific requirement for advertising and marketing services might also attract businesses with a strong portfolio in health sector communications and those looking to expand their presence within the public sector framework. The contract's regional delivery scope further expands business visibility across multiple UK locales.

## Notice

Creative Support for Comms & Marketing - Healthier Futures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033768-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 4TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Leighton |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARKHORSE DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033768-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033768-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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