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LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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07 Aug 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester is executing the procurement process titled "LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR" under the industry category of Advertising and Marketing Services. This tender involves appointing between one and two paid media agencies to support the University's student recruitment efforts and build brand awareness both domestically and internationally. The contract has been awarded under an open procedure, with the procurement stage now complete, and the awarded contracts signed on 5th August 2024. The procurement spans the UK (Lot 1) and international markets (Lot 2), both awarded to Education Cubed Ltd. Each contract holds a value of £3,500,000.00 with a 10-calendar-days standstill period in compliance with public contract regulations.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media agency services, specifically those with expertise in brand campaigns and student recruitment. Companies involved in digital marketing, media planning, and public relations can benefit from engaging in such high-value contracts. SMEs, in particular, were competitive in this tender, indicating strong potential for similar entities to succeed. Those who can deliver quality services at competitive costs, focusing on marketing within educational sectors, will find such tenders well-suited for their growth and business expansion.

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Notice Title

LUV01240 - UK & Global Media & PR

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint between one and two paid media agency to support the University in achieving its student recruitment targets both home and overseas, and building awareness and engagement through paid media of the University of Leicester. The agency (/agencies) will be required to carry out duties relating to the planning, advising, competitive purchasing and management reporting of media activity in the field of brand campaigns and student recruitment, for undergraduate, postgraduate, distance learning and research, across UK and overseas markets. The University will look to appoint either one agency to cover both home and overseas, or one home and one overseas. Agencies are welcome to bid for Lot 1 or 2, or both.

Lot Information

LUV01240 UK Media & PR

UK Paid Media and PR. Additional information: Contract Notice: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E

LUV01240 International Media & PR

International Paid Media & PR. Additional information: Contract Notice: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/52M76JP37E

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04886d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024834-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Contact Name
Stewart Brewer
Contact Email
sab88@le.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1162525205

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION CUBED

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