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Media Services - 2025 - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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23 Apr 2025 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has completed the procurement process for its strategic and operational media services, with the contract now awarded to Hunterlodge. This procurement, titled "Media Services - 2025 - AWARD," falls under the industry category of advertising and marketing services, including advertising campaign and public relations services. The contract, valued at approximately £8.5 million, covers a period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028, with options for extension. The process was conducted through an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of prospective bidders, and involved submission by 12:00 noon on 7th March 2025. The procurement is categorised under the "services" main procurement category, with delivery within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in media, advertising, and public relations services. Firms with strengths in strategic media planning and operational execution are well-suited to leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and enhance service offerings. The open procedure utilised in this procurement suggests a competitive environment encouraging innovation and efficiency. Businesses capable of demonstrating exceptional performance may benefit from the long-term nature of the contract and the potential extensions, thus fostering sustainable growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Services - 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

The University and its subsidiary companies are looking to recruit one agency for strategic and operational media services. It is intended that the contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further two years in one-year increments, subject to satisfactory performance. Full details of the business requirements can be found within the tender pack documents which will be available via In-Tend when prospective bidders express interest. Please return your tender in a timely manner such that it arrives no later than 7th of March 2025 at 12:00:00. Any submissions returned after this will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9540733-507c-4eea-a15a-9083b8fac1e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a970d61c-70bb-4f5d-afbf-7c5450d5524b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 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 HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNTERLODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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