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title: "Health Narrative procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf10"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Health Narrative procurement

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf10

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority pertains to the "Health Narrative procurement" in the services industry category. This process focused on consultancy services to develop a regional narrative and visual framework for Health in All Policies and the Health Duty, located within the UKG31 region. This process, governed by the legal basis 2023/54 under UKPGA, utilised a limited procurement method, indicating below-threshold, limited competition, and has reached the award stage. The tender has been marked as complete, with the award granted on 20th July 2026, and the contract activated on 1st July 2026, running until 31st August 2026. The contract value stands at £29,880 GBP net, with a gross amount of £35,856 GBP.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses within the UK, especially those specialising in research consultancy services, to expand their client base and potentially have a lasting impact on public health policy. Firms like FRAMEWORKS UK RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS, a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) classified as a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE), which was awarded this contract, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited for such opportunities. This procurement, targeted at creating impactful narratives within the health sector, could present significant benefits for firms that have expertise in regional health consultancies and an interest in public sector work.

## Notice

Consultancy Services for the development of a regional narrative and visual framework for Health in All Policies and the Health Duty.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068343-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,880 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAMEWORKS UK RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068343-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068343-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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