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ID 3586501 DfE - BMC - Provision of Advertising (Media buying) services to Belfast Metropolitan College

BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2021 at 14:55

Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 07:24

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast Metropolitan College is currently engaged in an active procurement process for providing advertising media buying services, identified as ID 3586501. This service is classified under the advertising industry category (CPV code 79341000). The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with a closing date for submissions set for 16 November 2021. The estimated contract value is £294,000, and the award period is scheduled to commence shortly after the submission deadline.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for advertising agencies, particularly those with expertise in media planning and strategic advertising, to secure a key position in promoting the educational offerings of Belfast Metropolitan College. Businesses that specialise in advertising campaign services, management, or general marketing will find this tender particularly relevant. The structured evaluation criteria will reward agencies that demonstrate a strategic approach, effective media planning, and a strong understanding of target audiences.

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Notice Title

ID 3586501 DfE - BMC - Provision of Advertising (Media buying) services to Belfast Metropolitan College

Notice Description

Belfast Metropolitan College (Belfast Met) wishes to appoint an advertising agency to provide advertising in the form of media planning and related services (production and research for strategy) to promote its Further Education, Higher Education Full Time and Part Time provision in order to recruit prospective students and employer recruitment campaigns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Belfast Metropolitan College (Belfast Met) wishes to appoint an advertising agency to provide advertising in the form of media planning and related services (production and research for strategy) to promote its Further Education, Higher Education Full Time and Part Time provision in order to recruit prospective students and employer recruitment campaigns. 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: 8 months from the award of the contract.

Renewal: This Contract is expected to commence in November 2021 for an initial period until 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for two further one year periods, dependent on internal approvals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029971-2021
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
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£294,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If required following the expiry of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 1HS
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON SPRATT GROUP

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