Tender

Media Planning & Buying Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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13 Jan 2022 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is seeking tenders for Media Planning & Buying Services, with a focus on enhancing its student recruitment and brand awareness campaigns across diverse media channels. This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category, with a total estimated value of £3 million over a maximum contract duration of five years, commencing in April 2022. The tender is currently in the active stage and will close for submissions at 12 noon on Monday, 14th February 2022. All interests must be communicated via the In-Tend e-procurement portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising management, consultancy, and campaign services, particularly those capable of engaging in B2B media purchasing. Companies with experience in media strategy, campaign execution, and a solid understanding of local markets will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as there might be potential funding collaborations related to external funding bodies involved in this project.

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Notice Title

Media Planning & Buying Services

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries would like to invite tenders to provide planning, sourcing and purchasing of media, using different media channels for its student recruitment and brand awareness campaigns and other advertising requirements, including B2B media buying. Working with the University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries commencing approximately April 2022, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in 12 monthly increments. The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS3 million over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS600,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated budget, subject to changes to requirements across the University, for the duration of the award, and purchase some elements of local media directly where we have existing contracts. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Note closing date for return of tenders and documents is 12 noon - Monday 14th February 2022 Additional information: Expressions of interest and tender ITT downloads are available via In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Important - please return your completed tender response documents via the In-Tend eprocurement portal by:- 12 noon -14th February 2022 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Any commissions under this contract or framework maybe subject to external funding from bodies such as ERDF, DfE, Arts Council, Heritage Lottery Fund, LEP, etc and the successful supplier will be expected to work with the University on any funding applications where appropriate. This list of funding bodies is not exhaustive. 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/6072ada8-7dde-4981-9ae7-2a76f4b56833
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 (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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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