Tender

Marketing and Advertising Services Tender

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

11 May 2022 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is currently conducting an 'open' tender for Marketing and Advertising Services, valued at £3,450,000. This procurement process includes three lots: PPC (paid digital search and social), Traditional and online media buying, and Creative design and production. The tendering process is set to close on 13 June 2022, with submissions accepted electronically or in writing. The services required will be delivered in Canterbury, Kent, under the classification of advertising and marketing services, and providers must demonstrate compliance with selection criteria specified in the procurement documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising, particularly those with expertise in digital media, traditional media buying, and creative production services. Companies with robust management and quality control processes, along with the capacity to deliver high-quality marketing solutions, are well positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can provide innovative approaches to advertising and brand promotion will likely find this tender advantageous for expanding their business reach and enhancing their service portfolio.

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Notice Title

Marketing and Advertising Services Tender

Notice Description

The University requires service provider(s) to provide a high quality service for the management and delivery of marketing and advertising. The procurement exercise covers three lots: (1) PPC - paid digital search and social (2) Traditional and online media buying (3) Creative design and production Tenderers will need to demonstrate that they have the requisite skills, infrastructure, resources and procedures to perform to the required standards, supported by robust management and quality control processes as set out in the procurement documents.

Lot Information

PPC - paid digital search and social

Provision of PPC, paid digital search, social marketing and related marketing and advertising services

Renewal: Two year initial term with an option to renew at the University's discretion for an additional one year (Maximum 36 months duration in total)

Traditional and online media buying

Provision of marketing and advertising services related to both traditional and online media buying

Renewal: Two year initial term with an option to renew at the University's discretion for an additional one year (Maximum 36 months duration in total)

Creative design and production

Provision of creative design and production services, including related advertising and marketing services related to digital, print/media campaign and brand assets

Renewal: Two year initial term with an option to renew at the University's discretion for an additional one year (Maximum 36 months duration in total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03369d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012288-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,450,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01227827669

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

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