Award

Media Advertising Lot 3

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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12 Dec 2025 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Media Advertising Lot 3" was initiated by Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, focusing on the advertising and marketing services industry. This tender, valued at £129,763.13, was conducted via a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. The process has reached the award stage with the contract active from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The awarded supplier is HYBRID NEWS LIMITED, based in Bristol, Avon. The initial tender period concluded on 31st August 2025, allowing interested parties to submit proposals before this deadline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses specialised in media advertising and associated services. Companies with experience in comprehensive advertising and marketing solutions could leverage this contract to establish a foothold in the academic sector, where innovative outreach strategies are increasingly pivotal. Coventry University's choice of a restricted procedure indicates a focus on ensuring suppliers with substantive capability and experience, making it ideal for established firms seeking to expand their services within the educational industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Advertising Lot 3

Notice Description

Media Advertising and Associated Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce1e9151-9bbd-4ffe-862a-3f8b2cf2f755
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccef09e7-9a50-417e-a4a1-d899e7106f2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£129,763 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,763 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYBRID NEWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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