Award

International Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2021 at 11:25

Award Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2020 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has initiated a tender titled "International Marketing," aimed at enhancing student recruitment activities in international markets and improving the university's corporate reputation. This procurement falls under the category of advertising and marketing services, with a total contract value of £1,250,000, set for a period from April 12, 2021, to April 12, 2025. The tender process included a two-stage approach, beginning with an open selection stage concluding on January 29, 2021. Located in Plymouth, in the South West region of England, the procurement method employed was an open procedure above threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in international marketing and student recruitment services. Companies with expertise in advertising strategies and a track record in enhancing institutional profiles would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on innovation and new insights in this sector suggests a favourable environment for both small and medium enterprises seeking to expand their reach in the education market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Marketing

Notice Description

This tender was to find a suitable bidder to assist with the student recruitment activities in the international market. As well as assist with the corporate reputation and profile-raising activities across the university. This was a two staged approach, were the initial stage was an open procedure to invite bidders to complete a Selection Questionnaire in order to be shortlisted for the restricted stage 2 ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322d680e-c745-4e6f-a311-bfb6997ff4b8
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 (above threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 12 Apr 2025 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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01752 582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R H PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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