---
title: "Communications & Marketing Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0555d2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-19"
---

# Communications & Marketing Programme

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0555d2

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## Summary

The Communications & Marketing Programme for the New Leighton Hospital in Crewe has reached its award stage, following an open procurement method conducted by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The trust issued the tender under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for advertising and marketing services, with a focus on large-scale capital projects. The contract is valued at £166,900 and spans from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The awarded contract is pending finalisation, with Darkhorse Design Limited identified as the supplier. This programme aims to support the hospital's development through strategic stakeholder communications across multiple regions in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the advertising and marketing sectors. Companies with expertise in creative design, strategic communications, and community engagement are well-positioned to benefit. SMEs can particularly thrive in this environment by delivering integrated communications solutions that enhance public awareness and stakeholder sentiment. The requirement for multi-channel campaigns and community event coordination provides fertile ground for businesses specialising in marketing innovation and community outreach, ultimately contributing to their growth and regional influence.

## Notice

Communications & Marketing Programme for Healthier Futures - New Leighton Hospital in Crewe

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £167,000 |
| Lots value | £167,000 |
| Awards value | £166,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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 Sep 2025 at 13:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2025
- 10 Jul 2025 at 09:22 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038826-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 09:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037018-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 11:54 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036078-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058155-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038826-2025
  10th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037018-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036078-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
  Please contact Chris Jones - chris.jones@mcht.nhs.uk to register interest and be set up on Atamis to receive a tender.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darkhorsedesign.co.uk
- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/ProSpend__Proc_Contract__c/a07Sr00000ZLzkJIAT/view
- https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/ProSpend__Proc_Contract__c/a07Sr00000ZLzkJIAT/viewPleasecontactChrisJones-chris.jones@mcht.nhs.uktoregisterinterestandbesetuponAtamistoreceiveatender.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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