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SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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14 Mar 2022 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is currently managing a tender process for its project titled "SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment – exhibitions and digital media." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on data services. The procurement method adopted is a limited procedure, with the contract now in the award stage. Notably, the contract was signed on 23 February 2022, and a standstill period was established that concluded on 7 March 2022, allowing interested parties to voice any objections before finalisation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in student recruitment marketing, particularly those offering digital media services. Companies proficient in targeted email advertising and display advertising, like UCAS Media, are especially positioned to compete, given the specific requirements outlined by Swansea University. Enterprises that can leverage data-driven approaches to reach potential students may find this contract advantageous for business growth, particularly in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

SU148(22) Services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media

Notice Description

The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

The University seeks to award a contract for the provision of services facilitating student recruitment - exhibitions and digital media including email and display advertising to the UCAS Media Limited. UCAS is the sole holder of the data required to enable this and is the only organisation with the infrastructure and tools necessary to communicate with the volume of prospective students required. In line with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 32(2)(b) competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03217f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006885-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

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