Tender

T1170 - Advertising and Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 11:22

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is seeking suppliers for its advertising and marketing services under the tender titled "T1170 - Advertising and Marketing." This tender falls within the industry category of advertising and marketing services and is classified under CPV 79340000. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a restricted procedure above threshold being employed. Key details include a closing date for tenders on 8th December 2025 and an anticipated contract period from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2033. Activities associated with this tender will have a primary focus across the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and internationally, offering significant outreach potential.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in advertising campaign services (CPV 79341400) and those that can deliver value within a large contract estimated at £10,000,000. The initiative aligns well with SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios and gain a foothold in both the UK and international markets. Prospective participants will work closely with the University’s Marketing and Student Recruitment office to align with growth objectives, branding, and recruitment guidelines, offering a strategic partnership in promoting education. Businesses well-suited to compete should have proven capability in comprehensive marketing strategies and a track record of successful academic and international campaigns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T1170 - Advertising and Marketing

Notice Description

The University of Essex runs numerous advertising campaigns each year to attract students to study with us. These are run through the Marketing and Student Recruitment office who are responsible for the University's student recruitment marketing. Focus of this marketing is across UK and international priority markets, for attracting undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. The appointed agency will work closely with the marketing team at the University of Essex to deliver activity which contributes to our recruitment growth objectives and is in-line with all other student recruitment activity. This work will need to be in-line with our brand identity and annual recruitment campaign guidelines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad39eaa0-24cc-4bd9-9a7c-96db6503d780
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed9413-50e1-4329-aa24-2ac2f412ae27
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 20253 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
ab17001@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01206 872779

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Further Information

Notice Documents

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