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Provision of Agency & Media Services - Mini-Competition ESPO Framework 3A_20 Lot 4 - Advertising Solutions - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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06 Aug 2024 at 09:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Agency and Media services, specifically through a mini-competition under the ESPO Framework 3A_20 Lot 4 for Advertising Solutions. This tender falls under the advertising services category (CPV: 79341000) and includes advertising campaign and consultancy services. The procurement used a restrictive procedure, signifying a selective method for tendering. The contract was awarded to SMRS Ltd, commencing on 3rd June 2024 and ending on 31st May 2027, with the contract valued at £900,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 1st June 2024, and the contract location is in the East of England, specifically Luton (LU1 3JU).

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising and media sector, offering a significant contract with a prestigious academic institution. Companies proficient in delivering comprehensive advertising solutions would benefit from this opportunity, particularly those capable of providing innovative campaign and consultancy services. Businesses that can cater to large-scale public sector requirements and demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality media services will likely find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, being positioned within the educational sector provides potential for further collaboration and growth through long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Agency & Media Services - Mini-Competition ESPO Framework 3A_20 Lot 4 - Advertising Solutions - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of Agency and Media services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-591af74e-738e-4278-b346-a24885f12623
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b06e0ba-70ae-4558-aae9-ba1cc6c5c8f6
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTO
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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