Award

CER (Communications and External Relations) Advertising Tender

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 May 2019 at 08:46

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2018 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking a partner for its Communications and External Relations Advertising Tender. This process, classified under the advertising services category (CPV code 79341000), will last for an initial period of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tender is currently in the award stage, following a selective procurement method and a tender period that concluded on 7th January 2019. The value of the contract is set at £1,250,000, and the service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University’s campus in Colchester.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for advertising agencies, particularly those with experience in higher education marketing and a strong portfolio in delivering multi-channel campaigns. Agencies capable of aligning with the University’s brand identity and recruitment objectives will find this tender particularly suitable. With the contract currently awarded to Net Natives, other businesses in this field may still benefit from staying informed about future tenders or potential extensions that may arise from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CER (Communications and External Relations) Advertising Tender

Notice Description

CER (Communications and External Relations) Advertising Tender The appointed agency will work closely with the marketing team at University of Essex to deliver activity which contributes to our recruitment objectives and is in-line with all other student recruitment activity. This work will need to be in-line with our brand identity and annual campaign guidelines. Our current advertising goes across various channels including digital, print and out-of-home. We are looking to procure this service for an initial 3 years, with a maximum 2 year extension (1+1). All documents are available via Proactis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20337dec-a7a5-4469-9f24-86a9d4ce6265
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc513689-eebb-4665-89b8-ef5786471c1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2019 - 25 Mar 2022 2-3 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NET NATIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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