Award

Digital Marketing and Advertising in China

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2021 at 13:44

Tender

05 Jan 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Marketing and Advertising in China." This procurement falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is based in Swansea, UK. The process is currently in the active stage, with a contract value of £500,000. Interested suppliers must respond to the call for bids by 10th February 2021 to be considered for this opportunity, as the appointment of an external supplier is aimed at managing digital platforms and supporting marketing efforts in China over a 12-month period.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital marketing and advertising, particularly those with expertise in navigating the Chinese digital landscape through platforms like WeChat, Weibo, and Baidu. Agencies that can demonstrate a strong track record in higher education marketing, client relationship management, and integrated campaign planning are well-suited to compete. The procurement's open process also encourages participation from both local and international firms, promoting healthy competition and potential partnerships in this sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Digital Marketing and Advertising in China

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors' research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors' research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment. The University produces a high volume of advertising materials throughout the year and the appointed Supplier are required to provide fast turnaround and deliver multiple projects at key times during the academic year. The supplier is expected to create and design campaign and preform account management across main digital platforms in China for Swansea, primarily WeChat, Weibo and Baidu. The supplier is expected to provide tailored plans for each platform for Swansea University over 12 month periods.

Renewal: Option to extend by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013374-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James Thomas
Contact Email
j.r.g.thomas@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINGPONG DIGITAL

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-028798-2021-06-14T14:44:01+01:00",
    "date": "2021-06-14T14:44:01+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-028798",
    "description": "(WA Ref:111220)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "SU27(21)",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Digital Marketing and Advertising in China",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79340000",
            "description": "Advertising and marketing services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors' research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment.",
        "value": {
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors' research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment. The University produces a high volume of advertising materials throughout the year and the appointed Supplier are required to provide fast turnaround and deliver multiple projects at key times during the academic year. The supplier is expected to create and design campaign and preform account management across main digital platforms in China for Swansea, primarily WeChat, Weibo and Baidu. The supplier is expected to provide tailored plans for each platform for Swansea University over 12 month periods.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Integrated PPC and Programmatic Planning",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "35"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Experience & Suitability for Higher Education",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "25"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Client/Agency Relationship",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "20"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "20"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "value": {
                    "amount": 500000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2021-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2024-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Option to extend by 12 months"
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79340000",
                        "description": "Advertising and marketing services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKL18"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKL18"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/",
        "communication": {
            "atypicalToolUrl": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-02-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en",
                "cy"
            ],
            "bidValidityPeriod": {
                "durationInDays": 90
            }
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-02-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2021-02-10T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
            "hasElectronicPayment": true
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-177",
            "name": "Swansea University",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Swansea University"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Procurement - VC's Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park",
                "locality": "Swansea",
                "region": "UKL18",
                "postalCode": "SA2 8PP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "James Thomas",
                "telephone": "+44 1792602779",
                "email": "j.r.g.thomas@swansea.ac.uk",
                "url": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer",
                "centralPurchasingBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.swansea.ac.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-111",
            "name": "High Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "High Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "WC2A 2LL",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2079477501"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-19440",
            "name": "PingPong Digital",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "PingPong Digital"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "55 Colmore Row",
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "region": "UKG31",
                "postalCode": "B32AA",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 7784390070"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-177",
        "name": "Swansea University"
    },
    "language": "en",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "013374-2021-SU27(21)-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-19440",
                    "name": "PingPong Digital"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "013374-2021-SU27(21)-1",
            "awardID": "013374-2021-SU27(21)-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 430000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2021-06-11T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 4
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 2
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 4
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 4
            }
        ]
    }
}