Award

2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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Award

27 Oct 2021 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester is seeking tenders for the "2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns", aimed at enhancing its recruitment efforts over a two-year contract, which began on 4 October 2021, with a possibility of annual extensions up to September 2025. This procurement falls under the open procedure as stipulated in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a total estimated value of £3,000,000, including optional extensions. The primary services sought include advertising campaign services, marketing services, and recruitment services, covering delivery areas in the North West and West Midlands of the United Kingdom. The tender period closed on 6 September 2021, and the award was formally issued on 2 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advertising, marketing, and recruitment services, that have experience in student-focused campaigns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the buyer's openness to diverse supplier types. Companies that can provide innovative media planning and buying strategies as well as targeted recruitment campaigns will be especially well-suited to fulfil this contract, potentially leading to strengthened relationships with the University of Chester and access to future opportunities within the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns

Notice Description

The University of Chester was seeking tenders through the UK Open procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the 2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns. This is for a two year contract with the option to extend for a further 24-months on a year by year basis, the stated contract end date in the award notice includes these optional extensions. The successful agency will also act as our media planner and buyer for digital advertising space offered by UCAS Media, IDP Connect and The Student Room, as well as any other media platforms recommended to us. Please note the estimated total value includes the optional extension periods. The successful agency will also be required to implement a targeted Clearing campaign to attract new prospects and help us to hold on to and convert our Firm and Insurance choice applicants. Further details was available in the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96c35ad9-5cce-4851-9394-d319222a4e7e
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 (below threshold)
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

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

79342000 - Marketing services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 1 Sep 2025 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 CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NET NATIVES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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