Award

(NU/1589-27) Chinese Social Media Management

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

28 Jun 2021 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is seeking a supplier for the contract titled "(NU/1589-27) Chinese Social Media Management." This falls within the business services industry category, specifically focused on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement stage is marked as completed, with the contract awarded to TONG, a supplier located in London. The key dates include the contract being signed on 22nd June 2021, following a tender that utilised a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social media management, marketing consulting, and advertising services, specifically those with expertise in the Chinese market and platforms like Weibo and WeChat. Companies that can demonstrate experience in organic and paid media campaigns, content production, and detailed campaign reporting will be well-suited to compete. With the growing importance of digital presence in reaching prospective students, this contract is an ideal target for firms aiming to enhance their portfolio in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-27) Chinese Social Media Management

Notice Description

The successful supplier is required to have the ability to provide the following services and experience: Organic social media management * Day-to-day management of Newcastle University's Weibo, WeChat and YouKu accounts - creating, uploading, scheduling and reviewing content as agreed in monthly client meetings * Support live-streaming chats with staff/students and virtual open days, when required * Input and content recommendations for our student content interns. * The supplier will work alongside our Marketing and China Office teams, attending monthly content planning meetings and reporting back on activity. * Content production - while most raw content will be supplied by Newcastle University's teams, translation and reformatting will be required and we would expect the appointed agency to complete this. * Comprehensive monthly reporting on activity including impressions, engagement, followers, web traffic, and competitor analysis. As well as recommendations for improvements * Provide recommendations on content best practice and trends * Provide a named Account Manager * Out of Scope - Enquiry management on these channels will continue to be handled by colleagues in Newcastle University's China Office. Paid media * Have detailed knowledge and demonstrable experience booking paid media on channels used by prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, including but not limited to placements on: o Weibo o WeChat o Douyin o YouKu o Baidu o Toutiao o Zhihu * Provide detailed campaign attribution and KPI measurements for all media plans * Provide full campaign reporting and optimisation as part of all media plans * Provide support on creative optimisation and testing * Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities * Provide a single Account Manager for all campaigns

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful supplier is required to have the ability to provide the following services and experience: Organic social media management * Day-to-day management of Newcastle University's Weibo, WeChat and YouKu accounts - creating, uploading, scheduling and reviewing content as agreed in monthly client meetings * Support live-streaming chats with staff/students and virtual open days, when required * Input and content recommendations for our student content interns. * The supplier will work alongside our Marketing and China Office teams, attending monthly content planning meetings and reporting back on activity. * Content production - while most raw content will be supplied by Newcastle University's teams, translation and reformatting will be required and we would expect the appointed agency to complete this. * Comprehensive monthly reporting on activity including impressions, engagement, followers, web traffic, and competitor analysis. As well as recommendations for improvements * Provide recommendations on content best practice and trends * Provide a named Account Manager * Out of Scope - Enquiry management on these channels will continue to be handled by colleagues in Newcastle University's China Office. Paid media * Have detailed knowledge and demonstrable experience booking paid media on channels used by prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, including but not limited to placements on: o Weibo o WeChat o Douyin o YouKu o Baidu o Toutiao o Zhihu * Provide detailed campaign attribution and KPI measurements for all media plans * Provide full campaign reporting and optimisation as part of all media plans * Provide support on creative optimisation and testing * Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities * Provide a single Account Manager for all campaigns

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c0c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014671-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products

72212480 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software development services

72212481 - Sales or marketing software development services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086220

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TONG

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