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(NU/1589-48) Digital Media Production Support

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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07 Mar 2022 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking a supplier for its recently awarded contract titled "(NU/1589-48) Digital Media Production Support." The procurement, initiated through a selective procedure, falls under the business services category, primarily focusing on marketing and consulting services, and is specifically tailored for the Higher Education sector. The contract commenced on 1st March 2022 and will continue until 28th February 2023. The anticipated value of each campaign request ranges between £5,000 and £100,000, with an estimation of at least six campaign requests throughout the contract period.

This tender presents favourable opportunities for businesses specialised in digital media and marketing, particularly those with experience in multi-channel campaigns within the Higher Education sector. Firms that can offer comprehensive campaign management, including creative optimisation, detailed reporting, and KPI measurement, will be well-suited to compete. SMEs with expertise in advertising, branding, and recruitment marketing stand to benefit significantly from this contract, potentially expanding their client base and enhancing their market presence through collaboration with Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-48) Digital Media Production Support

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide flexible media buying and copy writing support for both digital, out of home and print advertising. The supplier will need to be able to work across channels: * independently on stand-alone campaign briefs, from single objective campaigns to full funnel approaches * provide capacity support for existing campaigns ran by the internal paid media team (eg booking pre-determined 3rd party placements to compliment a wider campaign or managing the international element of a full recruitment cycle paid search campaign) It is expected the value of each campaign request will be between PS5,000 and PS100,000 inclusive of all taxes and agency fees. It is estimated there will be at least 6 campaign requests within the contract period. The supplier may also be required to source and secure conference and award sponsorship opportunities. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services and experience: * Knowledge and experience of booking multi-channel media campaigns for UK and international undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment * Knowledge and experience booking international multi-channel media campaigns for brand awareness and research excellence promotion, specifically within the Higher Education sector * Knowledge and experience booking campaigns * understanding of key award ceremonies for the Higher Education industry * Experience securing award ceremony and/or conference sponsorship opportunities * Provide detailed campaign attribution and KPI measurements for all managed campaigns as well as forecast performance * Provide full campaign reporting and optimisation as well as a breakdown on hours worked * Provide support on creative optimisation and testing inclusive of campaign costs * Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities * ability to export campaign data and builds at the end of campaigns, or transfer ownership of accounts, where supported by platforms, back in house * Provide a single Account Manager for all campaigns * Ensure appropriate non-disclosure agreements are in place

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f87580d-7c89-4e19-a786-f6c2663de0a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/767e31e2-bfbc-47b8-96ac-2bd0b28468b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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