Tender

CANCELLED - 3872.PS.LWM.23 Advertising Services - Media Planning and Buying

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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14 Dec 2023 at 11:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has issued a tender for Advertising Services - Media Planning and Buying, with a total value of £2,800,000. The procurement method is selective, using a Restricted procedure, and the tender period ends on 24th January 2024. The contract period is from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026. The University seeks a single agency with expertise in various advertising channels to target specific audiences, including students, academics, policymakers, and business leaders. The contracting authority is the University of Sheffield based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for media planning and buying agencies to work with a prestigious educational institution to reach diverse audiences. Businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those experienced in social media, mobile, TV, and out-of-home advertising, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CANCELLED - 3872.PS.LWM.23 Advertising Services - Media Planning and Buying

Notice Description

THIS TENDER HAS BEEN CANCELLED The University of Sheffield would like to work with a single innovative and insight-led media planning and buying agency to advertise the University to our diverse range of audiences. This includes but is not limited to: 1. UK Student Recruitment (undergraduate and postgraduate) 2. International student recruitment 3. Policymakers and funders, Global academics (professors and lecturers), Business leaders and employers 4. Apprenticeships targeting 16-18 year olds and employers The successful agency should have experience and expertise in effectively targeting the above audiences through the following channels: 1. Social media advertising 2. Paid search advertising 3. Mobile advertising 4. Display advertising 5. Podcast advertising 6. TV advertising 7. Cinema advertising 8. VOD advertising 9. Audio advertising 10. In-game advertising 11. Print advertising 12. Out of home advertising 13. Any new or relevant platforms to target our audience appropriately The full technical specification can be found in the SQ and ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbf0796f-fd8f-4766-a69d-6aed5d36e8dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31f8720d-b995-4cb9-a456-990443ece3fe
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Lee Marsden
Contact Email
l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
    SQ (and ITT for info). The SQ and ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

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