Tender

MEDIA SERVICES/CPN/PRO/2022

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently seeking bids for a procurement process titled "MEDIA SERVICES/CPN/PRO/2022," aimed at appointing a provider for comprehensive media services, including strategy, planning, buying, and campaign optimisation. This competitive procedure, taking place in Milton Keynes, UK, falls under the “Advertising and marketing services” category and involves a selective procurement method with negotiation details specified for above-threshold contracts. The tender period is active and will close on 13th May 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2023 and extend until 31st January 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those specialising in media strategy and planning across both domestic and international markets. Companies with expertise in econometric modelling, campaign optimisation, or media partnerships would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing a chance for diverse businesses to engage with a leading educational institution.

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Notice Title

MEDIA SERVICES/CPN/PRO/2022

Notice Description

The Open University (The OU) is seeking to appoint a provider of media services, to include media strategy, domestic and international media planning and buying, econometric modelling, campaign optimisation, media partnerships and other media deliverables. This procurement will include (but not be limited to) the following services:- * Media strategy, planning and buying - all online and offline channels * Econometrics modelling * Campaign optimisation * Media partnerships * Other media deliverables for any OU brand/product as may be required * UK and International markets Audiences may include, but not be limited to: B2C, B2B, & Trade as well other stakeholder groups including consumers, government, employers, donors and community (staff, students and alumni) Any additional purchases related to these services may be made with the successful supplier to support continuity of service, any options will be set out in the tender documents. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4264c24d-452b-4f1e-b658-8a8939d73257
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (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

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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