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CA16936 - South Thames College Group - Managed Advertising Campaign Solutions & Applicant Tracking System

South Thames College Group

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30 Jul 2026 at 10:06

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

South Thames College Group procured a single-supplier service combining managed advertising campaign solutions with an applicant tracking system. The requirement covers advertising campaign services, broader advertising support and educational software, intended to support the college group’s recruitment and applicant-management activity. This is a services contract rather than a supply of physical goods or construction works. The buyer is South Thames College Group, based at Merton College, London Road, Morden, England. Delivery is associated with the Morden site and the United Kingdom, with the stated delivery coverage also extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man and the rest of the world. The main classification is CPV 79341400, advertising campaign services.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. The tender submission deadline was 29 January 2026 at 10:00 UTC. IRIS SOFTWARE LIMITED was selected as the single supplier on 30 July 2026 for £494,270 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The published information describes the requirement and procurement route, but does not set out award weightings or other detailed evaluation criteria. The award is active, with no cancellation or termination recorded. The buyer’s intention was to appoint one supplier for the combined advertising and applicant-tracking requirement.

This procurement demonstrates sustained demand from a further-education organisation for an integrated recruitment marketing and applicant-management service. Relevant competitors would need to combine digital advertising campaign management with applicant tracking software, rather than offering only media buying or only a standalone recruitment system. Credible suppliers should be able to plan, run and optimise campaigns, manage applicant journeys and provide software that supports recruitment administration for a college group. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, so a specialist technology provider, advertising agency with an established tracking platform, or a partnership combining these capabilities could be well placed. The successful supplier profile indicates that buyers may value one accountable provider able to deliver both service management and supporting educational recruitment software.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16936 - South Thames College Group - Managed Advertising Campaign Solutions & Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

South Thames College Group is looking for a single supplier to fulfil their Managed Advertising Campaign Solutions & Applicant Tracking System requirement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16936. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16936 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21772834-2b49-4626-ac81-981cb4c82d8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70dea1f8-c3dc-4809-b6a2-40f1b3ed1271
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,270 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
South Thames College Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5QX
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Lower Morden
Westminster Constituency
Mitcham and Morden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRIS Software Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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