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Provision of Media Buying

TYNE COAST COLLEGE

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02 Jul 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Tyne Coast College has awarded a contract for the provision of Media Buying services to Mike Lynch Advertising Ltd. This procurement falls under the Marketing Services industry, with a classification code of 79342000. The process employed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and has now reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £140,000, is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. Tyne Coast College, located in South Shields, England, coordinates the contract, ensuring a strategic enhancement of its media presence.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses in the marketing and advertising sectors, particularly those with expertise in media buying. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the procurement method's eligibility criteria, which favours these entities. The established contract period provides ample opportunity for businesses to showcase their capabilities and build long-term relationships with educational institutions such as Tyne Coast College, ultimately expanding their market presence within England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Media Buying

Notice Description

Tyne Coast College has appointed a supplier to provide Media Buying services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5cf446c-f741-4621-9db5-fa9b75ae346a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f469f453-e018-4103-8fc5-3b0f931b3960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
TYNE COAST COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE34 6ET
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Westoe
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIKE LYNCH ADVERTISING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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