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Media Planning & Buying Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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20 Apr 2022 at 15:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is seeking to procure Media Planning & Buying Services through an open tender process. This contract, which has been awarded to RH Partners, involves planning, sourcing, and purchasing media for student recruitment and brand awareness, among other advertising needs. The contract is effective from 8th April 2022 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value is approximately £3 million over the full five-year period, although no guaranteed minimum spending levels are assured. The relevant location for this procurement is Sunderland, in the North East of England, with expressions of interest recorded until the closing date of 14th February 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those with expertise in media buying and campaign management. Companies that excel in B2B advertising or have a strong background in digital marketing services will be well-positioned to take advantage of this tender. The extended nature of the contract, along with its substantial potential value, makes it an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Planning & Buying Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries would like to invite tenders to provide planning, sourcing and purchasing of media, using different media channels for its student recruitment and brand awareness campaigns and other advertising requirements, including B2B media buying. Working with the University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries commencing approximately April 2022, the tender is for a period of 3 years' with the option to extend for 2 years' in 12 monthly increments. The overall contract value is estimated at GBP PS3 million over 5 years' (the maximum contract length) i.e. GBP PS600,000 per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 100% of the original anticipated budget, subject to changes to requirements across the University, for the duration of the award, and purchase some elements of local media directly where we have existing contracts. Expressions of interest and tender documents are available via In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/Home Note closing date for return of tenders and documents is 12 noon - Monday 14th February 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3de30082-97ed-4d9e-85d6-6c39218c711f
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2022 - 7 Apr 2025 3-4 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 SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RH PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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