Award

Provision of Advertising Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2019 at 12:42

Award Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2019 at 10:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently completed a contracting process for the provision of advertising services, valued at £3,500,000 GBP. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure above threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd September 2019 and will extend until 22nd September 2023. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79341000 for advertising services, was focused in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase for this contract concluded on 1st May 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those that cater to the higher education sector. Agencies that excel in media advice, planning, and execution, and can demonstrate a track record of enhancing brand visibility and attracting audiences effectively, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The nature of the services required indicates a demand for innovative approaches to recruitment and engagement, making this an advantageous sector for both established firms and SMEs looking to expand their client base within the educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Advertising Services

Notice Description

Contract award for the provision of advertising services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e5700fe-b5e6-4a3c-99c6-d1d27535ff73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd900bd7-5e71-4dac-9cf4-677267079f93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2023 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VCCP GROUP

Further Information

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