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Digital Advertising - Student Recruitment

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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11 Aug 2023 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "Digital Advertising - Student Recruitment" was carried out by Aston University. The procurement falls under the services category in the advertising industry. The tender, initiated as a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, was related to digital advertising and search engine optimisation for student recruitment in the UK and overseas. The procurement stage was at award status with the contract worth GBP 1,000,000 awarded to RH Advertising Ltd on 31st July 2023. The contract has opportunities for business growth in the digital advertising sector.

Businesses specializing in advertising services, particularly in digital advertising and search engine optimisation, would find this tender suitable for business growth opportunities. The procurement, which involved a specific focus on student recruitment initiatives, creates opportunities for businesses to collaborate with educational institutions like Aston University. The contract, awarded to RH Advertising Ltd, indicates a potential for further collaborations in the advertising sector, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their clientele in the education industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Advertising - Student Recruitment

Notice Description

Digital advertising and search engine optimisation for domestic and international student recruitment. Called off from the following framework/lot: SUPC National Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (NERARS 2023) Lot 2 - Recruitment marketing to attract UK and overseas students

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital advertising and search engine optimisation for domestic and international student recruitment. Called off from the following framework/lot: SUPC National Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (NERARS 2023) Lot 2 - Recruitment marketing to attract UK and overseas students

Options: 12 Months + 12 Months

Procurement Information

Called off from the following framework/lot: SUPC National Education Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (NERARS 2023) Lot 2 - Recruitment marketing to attract UK and overseas students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ef07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023550-2023
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

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

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
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
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RH ADVERTISING

Further Information

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