Tender

NERARS

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)

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Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is conducting a tender for the "NERARS" project, which encompasses National Education Recruitment Advertising & Resource Services (Lot 1) and Student Marketing (Lot 2). This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services sector, with an estimated total value of £40,000,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 31 August 2022, while the subsequent contract will run from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027. Interested parties can access the tender documents and further information via the provided links.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the recruitment and marketing sectors, particularly those that specialise in educational services. Companies looking to grow within this framework should consider their capabilities in providing innovative recruitment advertising solutions and student marketing strategies, aligning with the SUPC's objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may have the agility and creativity that this contract could require.

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Notice Title

NERARS

Notice Description

National Education Recruitment Advertising & Resource Services (Lot 1) plus Student Marketing (Lot 2)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7d51c0-0385-4f3b-b9a8-1919eef75d3f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6BU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

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