Tender

Digital Marketing Services

KEELE UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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18 Jan 2021 at 10:29

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18 Jan 2021 at 10:27

Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Keele University is seeking to appoint an agency for its Digital Marketing Services tender, aimed at enhancing recruitment campaigns for the 2022/23 and 2023/24 academic years. This procurement falls under the marketing services category and has a total estimated value of £1,000,000. The tender period concludes on 17th February 2021, with the contract anticipated to commence around 1st August 2021 and extend until 30th September 2022. The procurement method employed is a selective restricted procedure, focusing on suppliers with relevant Higher Education experience across both home and international markets.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, particularly those with expertise in the education sector and proven experience in lead generation and student recruitment strategies. Agencies capable of providing innovative solutions and insights into the student journey and application processes will be well-positioned to compete. As Keele University aims to generate leads and enhance enrolment across various course levels, interested SMEs may find this a lucrative avenue to expand their market reach and grow their business within the educational landscape.

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Notice Title

Digital Marketing Services

Notice Description

Keele University wishes to appoint an agency that has Higher Education experience in home and international markets and can demonstrate that it understands the student journey, the application funnel and the conversion activities required to meet challenging targets. It is important that this agency can provide sector insights and demonstrate an understanding of what is innovative in the marketplace and across other complex sectors. The University wishes to understand potential approaches to delivering Campaign Consultancy to support and implement the campaigns, in order to meet institutional strategic objectives. They will design, develop and deliver, optimise and evaluate an integrated institutional marketing and recruitment campaign initially for 2022/23 entry then continuing for 2023/24 entry etc. as the years progress. Campaigns will be required to generate leads, applicants and enrolled students across Home and International markets for all course levels. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1021492c-338f-4675-b0c9-9489770685f9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 1-2 years
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
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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