Tender

Media Planning and Buying

SENIOR PROCUREMENT ADVISER

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Tender

06 Nov 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Senior Procurement Adviser at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for "Media Planning and Buying" services targeting the UK and Scottish HE market. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total value of £800,000 GBP. The tender involves one lot intended for one agency to develop and deliver media activities in the higher education sector. The submission deadline is set for December 13, 2023, providing an opportunity for businesses specialising in direct marketing services to compete.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for marketing agencies with experience in the education sector, particularly in the UK and Scottish markets. Businesses capable of providing quality direct marketing services are well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender. With a contract duration of 5 years and the option for a 24-month extension, successful bidders stand to secure a long-term partnership with Robert Gordon University and access a lucrative segment of the media planning and buying market.

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Notice Title

Media Planning and Buying

Notice Description

Media Planning and Buying Services for the UK and Scottish HE Market

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to appoint one agency who has the experience and capability to develop and deliver media activity in the higher education sector within the UK, particularly the Scottish sector, while recognising the different perspectives, challenges and market demands that exist within the UK sector.

Renewal: Optional 24 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0415fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032742-2023
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
5 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ADVISER
Contact Name
Helen Gowen
Contact Email
h.gowen@rgu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224262059

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

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