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ID 3616223 DfE NWRC - Delivery of Advertising and Related Services for North West Regional College

NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2021 at 13:54

Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The North West Regional College (NWRC) is procuring advertising services to promote its Further Education and Higher Education programmes. This tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £280,000 and signed on 30 November 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, allowing a transparent and competitive bidding process. The deadline for tender submissions was 20 October 2021, and this procurement falls under the advertising services category within the services industry.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those that focus on educational sector campaigns. Agencies with expertise in developing strategic media plans and experience with advertising in further and higher education will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities. With options for contract renewal after the initial term, successful bidders can look forward to a potentially sustained partnership with NWRC, fostering long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

ID 3616223 DfE NWRC - Delivery of Advertising and Related Services for North West Regional College

Notice Description

North West Regional College (NWRC) wishes to appoint an advertising agency to provide advertising services to promote its Further Education, Higher Education Full Time and Part Time provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North West Regional College (NWRC) wishes to appoint an advertising agency to provide advertising services to promote its Further Education, Higher Education Full Time and Part Time provision. Additional information: The figure in II.1.7 is a maximum estimated contract value. No guarantee is given as to the value of work to be placed throughout the lifetime of this contract.

Options: After the initial contract period, there are 2 options to extend for 1 year each. Provisional timetable for recourse to the options: 12 months from the award of the contract.

Renewal: This Contract is Expected to commence in October/November 2021 for an initial period of one year with the option to extend for two further one year periods, dependent on internal approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e2a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029690-2021
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 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
NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT48 7AL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP

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