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Official UK procurement notice

CPH160 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Health Behavioural Change Marketing

Official notice

Authority: Derbyshire County Council (Local council)

Open framework schemeServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,500,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Jul 2026awarded 10 Sept 2026
Award (standstill) to ICE Creates Ltd
Framework period 2 yrsends 30 Nov 2028 · up to 30 Nov 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

This procurement is a re‑procurement following the termination of a previous process, under FTS Notice 2026/S 000-056169, which has been concluded and formally notified.

The Council seeks to appoint a Single Provider under a Framework Agreement for comprehensive marketing campaign services that achieve measurable, sustained behaviour change supporting the Council's Public Health priorities.

Under this Framework Agreement, the Council shall issue individual Call-Offs (work packages) for specific behaviour-change marketing requirements, the appointed Provider shall be responsible for using business intelligence, customer insight, evidence-based approaches and established behavioural change models to create the right assets that the Council can use through existing channels and networks, tailored to the work packages objectives.

The framework agreement will commence on 01 December 2026 for a period of two years to 30 November 2028, with the option to extend for two (2) additional twelve (12) month extension periods (2+1+1). The total framework term will be a maximum of 4 years.

There will be a mobilisation period from the 19th October to the 30 November 2026.

The estimated total contract value of £2,500,000 (excluding VAT) represents the maximum aggregate value across all Call-Off Contracts over the full term (including extensions).

Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions.

CPV: Advertising and marketing services · Health services · Public relations services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs are awarded directly to appointed suppliers, without further competition
Places
up to 1 suppliers · 5 bids received (5.0 per place) · 1 appointed (full)
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Dec 2026
Published description of the framework

This Framework Agreement will be awarded to a single provider with demonstrable capability in delivering behavioural change marketing services.

The Framework will operate on a single-provider basis, with all call-off contracts awarded by way of direct award to the appointed provider in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Framework.

The scope of services under the Framework may include, but is not limited to, the development and delivery of behavioural insight-led campaigns, audience segmentation, creative development, media planning and buying, and campaign evaluation. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to refine and vary the scope of individual call-offs to reflect specific project requirements.

Pricing for call-off contracts will be based on the rates and pricing structure submitted as part of the tender and agreed at Framework award.

The Framework will have a duration of 4 years, with individual call-off contracts awarded for defined periods within the Framework term.

Performance will be managed through agreed key performance indicators (KPIs) and service levels, which may be specified at Framework level and/or refined for individual call-off contracts.

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to incorporate continuous improvement measures, benchmarking, and performance review mechanisms throughout the duration of the Framework.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 2 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£2,500,000
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Nov 2030 with extensionsValue: £2,500,000 exc. VAT · £3,000,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Initial contract term is for up to two years from 01 December 2026 and will run until 30 November 2028, with the option to extend for a further two 12 months. The total contract term will be up to a maximum of 4 years.
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality
  • Price
Conditions of participation2
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “CPH160 - Framework Agreement for the Provision of Public Health…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract, and call-offs are awarded directly: getting appointed is the whole game.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
15 Jun 2026, 15:15 BST
Last source update
5 Oct 2026, 16:59 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 19 Oct 2026
Authority reference
CPH160
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-056278
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Advertising and marketing servicesHealth servicesPublic relations services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF1)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b532 Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

See Tender documents

Review and risk notes
Risks

Prospective tenderers should note that this contract may be affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). In accordance with Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act 2023, this contract may be novated to a successor council or otherwise modified to reflect the requirements of any new council arrangements arising from LGR. The exact nature of any modification or novation cannot be determined at this time, but such changes will be managed under both the Procurement Act 2023 and the contractual provisions.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: East Midlands Tendering
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free regional portal
Appointment period ends
10 Jul 2026, 11:00 BST
Clarification deadline
29 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

15 Jun 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published129 days ago
    15 Jun 2026, 15:15 BST
  2. Clarification questions by115 days ago
    29 Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends104 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    10 Jul 2026, 11:00 BST
  4. Assessment summaries sent43 days ago
    10 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Latest notice published17 days ago
    5 Oct 2026, 16:59 BST
  6. Standstill ends8 days ago
    14 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Award decision expected by3 days ago
    19 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Today
    22 Oct 2026
  9. Contract startsin 40 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 15 Jun 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    15 Jun 2026, 15:15 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    5 Oct 2026, 16:59 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    5 Oct 2026, 16:59 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    15 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awarded toValueDateStatus
ICE Creates LtdSME1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2028 · up to 30 Nov 2030Extensions: option to extend for two (2) additional twelve (12) month extension periods (2+1+1), on the same terms and conditions at the Council's sole discretion£2,500,00010 Sept 2026standstill to 14 Oct 2026Standstill

Bid statistics published by the authority

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
5final-stage tenders · 11 at stage one50—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Derbyshire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PWZQ-2162-JJQL County Hall, Matlock, East Midlands, DE4 3AGContact name, email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • ICE CREATES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03881965GB-PPON: PGWL-3795-YWDJ Unit 2 Abbots Quay, Birkenhead, North West, CH41 5LHContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender