Award

Media Advertising

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Apr 2024 at 13:14

Award Notice
Tender

07 Mar 2023 at 13:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex invited tenders for Media Advertising services, covering online and offline advertising for student recruitment. The procurement method used was a selective procedure. The tender period ended on 5th June 2023. The contract value is £3,696,000, with a contract duration from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2030. The buying organisation is the University of Sussex located in Brighton, England, under the services category.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly for SMEs. Businesses offering expertise in digital and out-of-home advertising would be well-suited to compete. The University of Sussex aims to engage suppliers who can provide strategic input, media buying, campaign management, and evaluation services. The contract awards totalling £2,800,000 were granted to two companies, Anything is Possible Media Limited and Meerkat Works Ltd, which cater to the specific advertising needs outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Advertising

Notice Description

The contract(s) under tender will cover all types of online and offline advertising services for student recruitment marketing, including, but not limited to, planning and strategy input, platform/channel expertise and advice, making recommendations to meet objectives, buying media space, campaign management, optimisation, tracking, reporting and evaluation. Divided into 2 Lots Lot 1 - Online advertising (Digital) Offline advertising (Out of Home)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20e59646-36e1-4d4f-9cf6-b547a7e864e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f949e800-74ef-4d37-90b8-9b344b7d8b43
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,696,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE MEDIA

MEERKAT WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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