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(NU/1589-48) Digital Media Production Support

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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07 Mar 2022 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "(NU/1589-48) Digital Media Production Support" was conducted by Newcastle University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This tender falls under the business services industry category, specifically focused on marketing and consulting services. The contract is currently in the award stage, having concluded on 24 February 2022, with an expected value of campaign requests ranging between £5,000 and £100,000. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach, employing a restricted procedure aimed at appointing a supplier who can deliver multi-channel media campaigns, particularly within the Higher Education sector.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialised in digital media, marketing consultancy, and creative services, especially those with experience in higher education marketing and multi-channel campaigns. Companies capable of providing flexible media buying and copywriting support, along with insights into best practices and performance measurement, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Additionally, the focus on international recruitment and branding initiatives indicates that businesses with a comprehensive understanding of global educational markets may find valuable opportunities within this contract.

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Notice Title

(NU/1589-48) Digital Media Production Support

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide flexible media buying and copy writing support for both digital, out of home and print advertising. The supplier will need to be able to work across channels: * independently on stand-alone campaign briefs, from single objective campaigns to full funnel approaches * provide capacity support for existing campaigns ran by the internal paid media team (eg booking pre-determined 3rd party placements to compliment a wider campaign or managing the international element of a full recruitment cycle paid search campaign) It is expected the value of each campaign request will be between PS5,000 and PS100,000 inclusive of all taxes and agency fees. It is estimated there will be at least 6 campaign requests within the contract period. The supplier may also be required to source and secure conference and award sponsorship opportunities. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services and experience: * Knowledge and experience of booking multi-channel media campaigns for UK and international undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment * Knowledge and experience booking international multi-channel media campaigns for brand awareness and research excellence promotion, specifically within the Higher Education sector * Knowledge and experience booking campaigns * understanding of key award ceremonies for the Higher Education industry * Experience securing award ceremony and/or conference sponsorship opportunities * Provide detailed campaign attribution and KPI measurements for all managed campaigns as well as forecast performance * Provide full campaign reporting and optimisation as well as a breakdown on hours worked * Provide support on creative optimisation and testing inclusive of campaign costs * Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities * ability to export campaign data and builds at the end of campaigns, or transfer ownership of accounts, where supported by platforms, back in house * Provide a single Account Manager for all campaigns * Ensure appropriate non-disclosure agreements are in place

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to appoint a supplier to provide flexible media buying and copy writing support for both digital, out of home and print advertising. The supplier will need to be able to work across channels: * independently on stand-alone campaign briefs, from single objective campaigns to full funnel approaches * provide capacity support for existing campaigns ran by the internal paid media team (eg booking pre-determined 3rd party placements to compliment a wider campaign or managing the international element of a full recruitment cycle paid search campaign) It is expected the value of each campaign request will be between PS5,000 and PS100,000 inclusive of all taxes and agency fees. It is estimated there will be at least 6 campaign requests within the contract period. The supplier may also be required to source and secure conference and award sponsorship opportunities. The supplier specifically is required to have the ability to provide the following services and experience: * Knowledge and experience of booking multi-channel media campaigns for UK and international undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment * Knowledge and experience booking international multi-channel media campaigns for brand awareness and research excellence promotion, specifically within the Higher Education sector * Knowledge and experience booking campaigns * understanding of key award ceremonies for the Higher Education industry * Experience securing award ceremony and/or conference sponsorship opportunities * Provide detailed campaign attribution and KPI measurements for all managed campaigns as well as forecast performance * Provide full campaign reporting and optimisation as well as a breakdown on hours worked * Provide support on creative optimisation and testing inclusive of campaign costs * Provide regular insight into industry best practice, trends and future placement opportunities * ability to export campaign data and builds at the end of campaigns, or transfer ownership of accounts, where supported by platforms, back in house * Provide a single Account Manager for all campaigns * Ensure appropriate non-disclosure agreements are in place

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031e8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006131-2022
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
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20224 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
Miss Helen Gayton
Contact Email
helen.gayton@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SMRS

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