Award

LUV00940 - Provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying Services

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Award

13 Sep 2020 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is seeking services for the provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying, with a contract value of £2,900,000. This procurement follows an open procedure and has been awarded to SMRS Ltd. The contract commenced on 4 September 2020 and will run until 1 September 2024. The related services fall under the advertising and marketing sector, with delivery focusing on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 13 September 2020, following the close of the tender period on 2 September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising industries, particularly those experienced in student recruitment and media planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing, as it is suited for their scale and capabilities. Companies that specialise in branding and digital marketing strategies could particularly benefit from this contract, enabling them to engage with educational institutions and broaden their client portfolio effectively.

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Notice Title

LUV00940 - Provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying Services

Notice Description

Provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd33fddc-f0ca-4eb6-8610-7a008dd97f20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a40d1-e2fd-4040-a0c9-bc1569650afe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

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
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2020 - 1 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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