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(NU/1589-12) Digital Media Production Support

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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18 Mar 2021 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking a supplier for its tender titled "(NU/1589-12) Digital Media Production Support". This procurement falls within the business services industry category, specifically related to marketing and media support. The tender is currently complete, with the contract period beginning on 15th March 2021 and ending on 28th February 2022. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, with an estimated total contract value of £160,000. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by the end date of 22nd February 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in marketing and media services, particularly those with expertise in multi-channel media campaigns targeting the higher education sector. Companies that can offer experience in campaign attribution, creative optimisation, and performance reporting will be well-positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises and SMEs involved in advertising, consultancy, and software solutions catering to brand promotion can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and expand their business operations.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-12) Digital Media Production Support

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide flexible media buying support for both digital, out of home and print advertising as well as conference and award sponsorship. The supplier will work alongside an internal paid media team to support the creation and booking of paid media plans across a range of advertising channels. It is expected the value of each media plan will be between PS10,000 and PS100,000 inclusive of VAT. It is estimated there will be at least 3 media plans required within the contract period The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services and experience: * Knowledge and experience of booking multi-channel media campaigns for UK and international undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment * Knowledge and experience booking international multi-channel media campaigns for brand awareness and research excellence promotion, specifically within the Higher Education sector * Knowledge and experience booking campaigns * Provide detailed campaign attribution and KPI measurements for all media plans * Provide full campaign reporting and optimisation as part of all media plans * Provide support on creative optimisation and testing * Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities * Provide a single Account Manager for all campaigns This opportunity will be advertised to Lot 3 suppliers of the Dynamic Purchasing System (NU1589).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff642f2-eba0-42f5-a8b3-a1a0d581c6b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£337,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086396

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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