Award

2837/LM Advertising services for Student Recruitment

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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25 Jun 2021 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for advertising services specifically aimed at student recruitment. This procurement, classified under advertising and marketing services, took place in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a total contract value of £1.4 million, following a selective procurement process via a call-off from the ESPO 3A-20 framework agreement. The contract period extends from 14 June 2021 to 13 June 2023, although the tender period concluded on 13 June 2021. The contract has been successfully awarded to Crunch DMC Ltd, ensuring a substantial scope for marketing services within the educational sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising industry, particularly those that specialise in student engagement and recruitment strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their creativity and local market insights to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of educational institutions like the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

2837/LM Advertising services for Student Recruitment

Notice Description

The University required student marketing services. A direct award was made using framework agreement ESPO 3A-20 Advertising Solutions - Lot 4 Student Marketing. Option to extend the term by 2 x 1 year additional periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1aaee6f-153c-4acc-96c1-aa07f2c9040c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9e0eb1-1b05-47d5-b2dd-e352765a7c09
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2023 1-2 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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRUNCH DMC LTD T/A CRUNCH DIGITAL MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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