---
title: "Communications & Marketing Programme - Healthier Futures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0555d7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Communications & Marketing Programme - Healthier Futures

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0555d7

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for the "Communications & Marketing Programme - Healthier Futures" at the new Leighton Hospital in Crewe, UK. The contract pertains to services within the advertising and marketing category. This tender follows the open procedure method and was initiated under the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. The tendering phase concluded on 25th July 2025, following an enquiry period that ended on 18th July 2025. The award was made on 15th August 2025, and the associated contract commenced on 20th October 2025, set to end on 30th September 2027. The total contract value amounts to £200,400 GBP. The primary contact at the buying organisation is Chris Jones. The procurement process was published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in communications, marketing, and advertising services. DARKHORSE DESIGN LIMITED, an SME from Liverpool, successfully secured the contract, illustrating the type of competitive capability required. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality marketing strategies to healthcare institutions, and experienced in navigating public sector procurement, stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. With the open procedure employed, the tender was accessible to a wide range of service providers, promoting a competitive landscape conducive to innovation and business growth.

## Notice

Communications & Marketing Programme for Healthier Futures - The 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/067852-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## 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

- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067852-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 12:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036086-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067852-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036086-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darkhorsedesign.co.uk
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/

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