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UOW938 Chinese Social Media Management - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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07 Aug 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester recently concluded a procurement process to appoint a supplier for managing its Chinese social media platforms, Weibo and WeChat, under the title "UOW938 Chinese Social Media Management - AWARD". This contract falls under the Advertising Management Services industry category and will be managed primarily in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement, which employed an open procedure, reached its award stage on 1st August 2024. The contract is set to begin on 1st September 2024 and will run until 31st July 2028. The appointed supplier is The Shape Creative Limited, based in London, with the contract valued at £92,160.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management, particularly those with expertise in Chinese platforms like Weibo and WeChat. SMEs are especially suited to compete for such opportunities, given the University of Worcester's focus on engaging versatile and focused suppliers. The broad scope of the contract, including running targeted social media campaigns, provides substantial growth potential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in higher education and international student engagement sectors.

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Notice Title

UOW938 Chinese Social Media Management - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Worcester is looking to appoint a supplier to manage its Chinese social media platforms, Weibo and Wechat. The appointment will also include running social media campaigns on these platforms as and when required by the University.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f42c841-a270-4d91-919c-91538b2b7e29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bee321e-52dd-438c-b0da-ed98992a8b18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SHAPE CREATIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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