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CA18543 - Northampton College - Media planning & Buying Services

Northampton College

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09 Oct 2026 at 18:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Northampton College is seeking an experienced media planning and buying agency to plan, book, optimise and evaluate paid media campaigns. The agency will work with the College’s Marketing and Communications team to deliver insight-led, cost-effective activity supporting student recruitment, adult learning, higher education, summer recruitment, open events and employer engagement. This is advertising and marketing services (CPV 79340000). Delivery is associated with the College in Northampton, with the stated delivery coverage also including the United Kingdom and locations beyond it.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set was 4 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The planned contract period is 30 November 2026 to 29 November 2029. The estimated procurement value is £250,000. The requirement is presented as a single package, with no separate lots described. The stated evaluation basis and enquiry deadline are not included in the published procurement information. The tender is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so businesses of that scale may consider competing if they can deliver the required media agency services.

This opportunity is suited to agencies with established media planning and buying capability, including campaign planning, media booking, optimisation and evaluation. Suppliers should be able to work closely with an education provider’s marketing and communications team and translate audience insight into cost-effective paid campaigns. Relevant experience would include reaching prospective students and adult learners, promoting higher education and summer recruitment, supporting open events, and engaging employers. The buyer explicitly indicates suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises, making this relevant beyond large national agencies where the necessary expertise and delivery capacity are available. Agencies with experience across multiple audience groups and recruitment-focused campaigns are likely to find the scope particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18543 - Northampton College - Media planning & Buying Services

Notice Description

Northampton College is seeking to appoint an experienced media planning and buying agency to support the planning, booking, optimisation and evaluation of paid media campaigns. The appointed agency will work closely with the College's Marketing and Communications team to deliver insight-led, cost-effective campaigns that reach key audiences and support student recruitment, adult learning, higher education, summer recruitment, open events and employer engagement activity. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18543. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18543 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eba856aa-b8d6-4d73-b794-8420ea10a3d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2301388-4ca6-48fc-805d-eb2e5793377e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northampton College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN3 3RF
Postcode Area
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Headlands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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