Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: Media Planning and Buying

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Teesside University is soliciting proposals for its media planning and buying contract to enhance its domestic and international outreach. This tender, identified as "GB-Middlesbrough: Media Planning and Buying," falls under the advertising management services category and is valued between £10,000,000 and £20,000,000. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 12th January 2026. The contract is based in the North East of the UK and is expected to commence on 26th April 2026, concluding on 25th April 2031.

This opportunity is particularly suited for media buying agencies, including small and medium enterprises, aiming for growth through strategic collaboration with an academic institution. The contract demands expertise in executing multi-channel, insight-driven campaigns, optimising media performance, and delivering value through negotiation. Businesses capable of providing robust market intelligence, competitor analysis, and responsive client service under tight deadlines will find this procurement process highly fit for their expansion objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: Media Planning and Buying

Notice Description

We are seeking a media buying agency to partner with us in planning, booking, optimising and evaluating paid media campaigns that promote Teesside University to key home and international audiences. The appointed agency will work closely with Student Recruitment, Marketing & Communications (SRMC) to deliver effective, insight-led campaigns across all channels; support the promotion of our courses, online provision, business services and research strengths; and drive meaningful engagement through content and channel innovation. We expect strong use of market intelligence, rigorous optimisation and reporting, and excellent value-for-money through effective negotiation. The agency will also provide sector insight, competitor analysis, and responsive support to meet tight deadlines. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ce6d66c-4bbe-4a5a-b3fb-ae678a285ece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ef7014-3de8-4791-8efc-75a83bbde8a0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@tees.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441642342166

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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