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LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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07 Aug 2024 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the contract titled "LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR". This tender falls under the advertising and marketing services category (CPV 79340000). The contract, valued at £7,000,000 GBP, will support the University's student recruitment targets and brand campaigns both domestically and internationally. The contract period runs from 2nd September 2024 to 1st September 2028. The competitive open procedure concluded on 5th August 2024, and the work will cover the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media planning and management, specifically those capable of handling large-scale, multi-channel advertising campaigns. Agencies with expertise in higher education marketing, both within the UK and overseas markets, are particularly well-suited to this contract. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or enhance their portfolios in the education sector, echoing the achievements of the appointed supplier, Education Cubed Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint between one and two paid media agency to support the University in achieving its student recruitment targets both home and overseas, and building awareness and engagement through paid media of the University of Leicester. The agency (/agencies) will be required to carry out duties relating to the planning, advising, competitive purchasing and management reporting of media activity in the field of brand campaigns and student recruitment, for undergraduate, postgraduate, distance learning and research, across UK and overseas markets. The University will look to appoint either one agency to cover both home and overseas, or one home and one overseas. Agencies are welcome to bid for Lot 1 or 2, or both.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f6d3f6a-719c-451b-bb1b-7b7219db7802
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5465f49-51f7-40ce-b890-62af0bd50464
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2028 4-5 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 LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION CUBED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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