Tender

STUDENT RECRUITMENT/CLEARING PR CAMPAIGN 2023

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Tender

03 Mar 2023 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire is seeking an external PR agency for a short-term campaign focused on student recruitment and brand awareness from April to October 2023. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on March 15, 2023. The contract period spans from April 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, and the main procurement category is services. The opportunity is located in Luton, England, with a total contract value of £15,000.

This tender by the University of Bedfordshire presents business growth opportunities for PR agencies and higher education service providers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses suited for this tender should have expertise in public relations consultancy services and higher education services. The University aims to drive student recruitment and enhance brand awareness, offering a platform for interested parties to contribute to achieving these objectives within the specified contract period.

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Notice Title

STUDENT RECRUITMENT/CLEARING PR CAMPAIGN 2023

Notice Description

The University of Bedfordshire is on the hunt for an external PR agency to assist with a short term campaign focussed around student recruitment and general brand awareness, between April - October 2023. Additional information: Please register your company and access tender documents at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/ProjectManage/624

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-393a331d-067b-4072-b267-7a8e0096278b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/655e88d0-73e4-4a13-a055-d3f662043a7c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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