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title: "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06801 - One Black Bear Ltd - Strategic marketing consultancy and design services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06801 - One Black Bear Ltd - Strategic marketing consultancy and design services

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9f3

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## Summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to One Black Bear Ltd for strategic marketing consultancy and design services, under the title "Waiver - BWC_RQ3 - 06801". The procurement falls within the services category, specifically management consultancy services, and is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This direct procurement, which was below the threshold and conducted without competition, reached the award stage on 3rd August 2026. The contract was signed on 27th February 2026, covering a period from 1st March to 1st December 2026, with a gross contract value of £30,000. The process was part of a collaborative procurement effort run by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for firms specialising in strategic marketing and consultancy services, as well as those experienced with public authority clients such as the NHS. The structured direct procurement method indicates a preference for established businesses capable of providing high-quality, bespoke consultancy services in a timely manner, ideal for larger entities like One Black Bear Ltd who can deliver detailed and impactful marketing strategies within strict deadlines and budgets. This type of contract could also encourage further partnership with regional NHS Trusts, enhancing business visibility and forging long-term relationships within the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

This service relates to the Strategic marketing consultancy and design services provided by One Black Bear Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073179-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONE BLACK BEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073179-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073179-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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