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CA16129 - Wirral Metropolitan College - The Supply of Digital Marketing Services

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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AwardUpdate

20 Aug 2025 at 08:42

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Metropolitan College has engaged in a procurement process under the title "CA16129 - Wirral Metropolitan College - The Supply of Digital Marketing Services". The procurement falls under the industry category of marketing services, including advertising and marketing consultancy, as classified by CPV codes 79342000, 79340000, and 79413000. The procurement method was an open procedure, aimed at attracting competitive bids for the services. The tendering phase commenced with publication on 7th July 2025 and concluded on 23rd July 2025, with the award updated on 20th August 2025. The contract runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. The location for service delivery spans various regions including England and other territories. This update indicates that the procurement process is at the award stage, with Forward And Thinking Ltd securing the contract valued at £117,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing services to expand their portfolio by working with an educational institution. With a focus on services, this contract is optimally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises against the backdrop of a competitive open procedure. Businesses experienced in marketing management consultancy and advertising services can capitalise on this long-term engagement from September 2025, offering potential for growth and sustained collaboration over the two-year contract span. Wirral Metropolitan College's initiative provides a platform for businesses to showcase their creative capacities and innovative marketing strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16129 - Wirral Metropolitan College - The Supply of Digital Marketing Services

Notice Description

Contract for the Supply of Digital Marketing Services for Wirral Metropolitan College To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16129. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16129 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ed52341-6322-4a73-a228-bb77e0bca9dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRKENHEAD
Postcode
CH41 4NT
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Birkenhead and Tranmere
Westminster Constituency
Birkenhead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORWARD AND THINKING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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