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Media Advertising Lot 2

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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12 Dec 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

On 12th December 2025, Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, completed the award process for the procurement titled "Media Advertising Lot 2". This contract falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category and involves media advertising and associated services. The procurement was undertaken through a restricted procedure, a selective method suitable for contracts above certain thresholds. Contract activities are scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. SMRS Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £45,850.54.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in media advertising and associated services, although it does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs. Large enterprises with capabilities in comprehensive media advertising and marketing services are likely to benefit and thrive through partnership or project involvement. The presence of Coventry University as a buying organisation adds significance, offering potential for networking and brand enhancement when engaged in delivering high-quality advertising solutions. Business growth can be facilitated through strategic partnerships within the higher education sector, leveraging expertise to meet Coventry University's specific advertising needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Advertising Lot 2

Notice Description

Media Advertising and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f541c5f-2c95-4a8b-ab10-56d3385cd1db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028f1bd-f6f9-41c4-a7ea-33d1e61c9f7a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRS GROUP

Further Information

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