---
title: "Media Strategy and Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d7f7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2026-07-30"
---

# Media Strategy and Planning

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d7f7

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant, a central government public authority, has completed a selective procurement process for the title "Media Strategy and Planning," focusing on advertising and marketing services. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, the contract awarded under this procurement has commenced as of 11 August 2026 and is scheduled to conclude by 31 March 2029, with an extension option available up to 31 March 2030. The procurement was awarded under a framework agreement, and the award was made on 10 April 2026. The process of awarding this contract signifies that the tendering process has reached the award and contract stages.

This contract offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in media strategy and planning services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects within the advertising and marketing sector. Although the procurement was not competitive, being awarded through a framework, it suggests opportunities for sizable players in the industry who can meet the demands of the public sector. Large businesses with capabilities to deliver bespoke upskilling sessions, as specified in the contract's agreed metrics, would find this contract particularly suitable. This tender highlights the importance of maintaining strategic partnerships with government agencies for sustainable business growth.

## Notice

Provision of Media Strategy and Planning Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072361-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,125,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072361-2026
- 30 Jul 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072324-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072361-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072324-2026
  30th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-0502d0
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

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