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(NU/1589-33) Agency Support to undertake a segmentation research project for Widening Participation student groups

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

30 Jul 2021 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking to enhance its approach to engaging under-represented student groups through the procurement of agency support for a segmentation research project. The project, titled "(NU/1589-33) Agency Support to undertake a segmentation research project for Widening Participation student groups", falls under the consultancy industry category and is classified as a service. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 26 July 2021, amounting to £28,260. Interested parties must have experience in conducting market research within educational contexts and address specific groups, including Low Participation Neighbour students, BAME students, and Care Leavers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for marketing and consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in educational research and strategic communications. Businesses that can offer innovative digital solutions and a deep understanding of demographic segmentation will be well-positioned to compete. Given Newcastle University's aim to foster inclusivity through evidence-led initiatives, organisations that specialise in targeted marketing for diverse student populations would greatly benefit from this tender, facilitating potential long-term collaborations in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-33) Agency Support to undertake a segmentation research project for Widening Participation student groups

Notice Description

Newcastle University would like to commission a market research agency to undertake a segmentation project of its Widening Participation students. We would like to better understand the needs of three of these under-represented groups and how we can embed an evidence-led approach to: - targeting - tailored initiatives to support progression to higher education - communications pre-entry (messages, themes and channels) - communications post-entry (messages, themes and channels) - support throughout their degree - campaign messaging and adaptability per audience. Our primary campaign tagline is 'Build your new' Our primary target groups for Widening Participation are: - Low Participation Neighbour students (defined at POLAR 4 Quintile) - White Working-Class Males (WWCM) - Black, Asian and minority ethnic students (BAME) - Mature Students - Disabled Students - Care Leavers For this piece of research, we would like the successful agency to focus on: 1. Low Participation Neighbour students 2. Black, Asian and minority ethnic students (BAME) 3. Care Leavers (sample size is small here and we me take a partnership approach to increase the sample size)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Newcastle University invites bids to join a Dynamic Purchasing System it is establishing for the supply of a range of marketing services. The Newcastle University Marketing Department is a comprehensive, world-class marketing team dedicated to serving our partners, academics and students. This DPS will also be used for marketing across the entire University and is not limited to the central team. Our vision for marketing at Newcastle encompasses the following: * embracing a 'digital first' approach; * encouraging our team through personal growth; * engaging with our clients and audiences; * delivering an exceptional marketing strategy. There will be six lots on this DPS: 1) web services, SEO and digital content; 2) graphic design and print, branding, copywriting; 3) programmatic advertising management, media buying, public relations; 4) social media, paid search and paid social; Page 5 to 9 5) international; 6) platforms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ce8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018208-2021
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
£28,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 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
Mrs Natalie Morton
Contact Email
natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086396

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
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

CRUNCH DMC

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