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(NU/1589-18) Purchasing of Clearing placements on websites

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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09 Apr 2021 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is conducting a selective procurement process for the tender titled "(NU/1589-18) Purchasing of Clearing placements on websites". This project, classified under the business services sector, aims to enhance visibility for Clearing advertising through paid profile listings on websites such as WhatUni.com and CompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk. The procurement stage is currently complete, with the tender period ending on 6th April 2021, and the contract period set to run from 1st July to 31st August 2021. The total budget for this service is £30,000, and the primary delivery location is in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for marketing agencies and businesses specialising in digital advertising, particularly those that can offer experience in enhancing online profiles and managing campaign performance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Competitors should be well-versed in trends within the educational marketing landscape and possess the ability to deliver innovative solutions that align with the strategic goals of Newcastle University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1589-18) Purchasing of Clearing placements on websites

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide paid for profile listings and other Clearing related advertising on third party websites owned by IDP. The paid profiles are to increase our exposure on both WhatUni.com and CompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk. They should provide the ability to enhance our profile with rich media content, trackable calls to action and improve visibility in search results across those sites in relation to the Clearing period between July and August 2021. The supplier specifically is required to provide the following services and experience, within a budget of: 1) A premium paid for Clearing profile on the website whatuni.com 2) A premium paid for Clearing profile on the website completeuniversityguide.co.uk 3) Enhanced search presence (Featured University placements) on completeuniversityguide.co.uk for UK visitors during the defined Clearing period (July and August 2021) 4) Enhanced search presence (Sponsored listing placements) on whatuni.com for UK visitors during the defined Clearing period (July and August 2021) for terms relating to the following subject areas: 5) Provide campaign attribution and KPI measurements for activity relating to the paid activity on each site 6) Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities. 7) Provide a single Account Manager for updating and managing the placements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b679ef84-2ce2-4d57-8406-548235be7f6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49d14327-5e68-4e62-8956-bdda7f150f2b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 1-6 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDP CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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