Tender

Direct Mail and Marketing Fundraising Services

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

04 Oct 2022 at 18:33

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking a partner for direct mail and marketing fundraising services under a 3-year contract with potential for extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the submission deadline is on the 4th of November 2022. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with opportunities open for creative communications agencies experienced in higher education or charity mass fundraising appeals.

This tender by the University of Birmingham offers opportunities for agencies with expertise in direct marketing fundraising to collaborate on a long-term contract. Businesses with a track record in developing fundraising appeals for higher education or charity sectors are well-suited to compete. The University aims to enhance its fundraising activities through this partnership, providing a platform for agencies to showcase their skills and contribute to the institution's fundraising goals.

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Notice Title

Direct Mail and Marketing Fundraising Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham seeks to partner with a creative communications agency to provide direct marketing fundraising consultancy and services for approximately 2-direct mail pieces per year. The successful agency will work with the University for a 3-year contract based on annual performance review, with potential for an additional year extension. Activity will fit into the Development and Alumni Relations Office's broader fundraising activity, which includes telephone and face-to-face fundraising. We are seeking an agency that can show significant and recent experience and expertise of developing higher education and/or charity mass fundraising appeals (direct mail, email, digital).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Birmingham seeks to partner with a creative communications agency to provide direct marketing fundraising consultancy and services for approximately 2-direct mail pieces per year. The successful agency will work with the University for a 3-year contract based on annual performance review, with potential for an additional year extension. Activity will fit into the Development and Alumni Relations Office's broader fundraising activity, which includes telephone and face-to-face fundraising. We are seeking an agency that can show significant and recent experience and expertise of developing higher education and/or charity mass fundraising appeals (direct mail, email, digital).

Options: 3 year contract based on annual performance with an option for a 1 yea extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027914-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
4 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 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 BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Paul Markham
Contact Email
p.markham@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1214158807

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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