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Digital Advertising Framework

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 08:59

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University, a distinguished public educational institution, has completed a procurement process for a "Digital Advertising Framework" under the CPV code 79341000, focussed on providing advertising services. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the framework agreement aims to engage a single supplier to deliver comprehensive digital advertising solutions, including campaign management, strategy, creative design, and media buying. The process took place in Cardiff, UK, with the tender phase concluding on 12th March 2025, followed by the award to Hybrid, a SME supplier based in Bristol. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025 for a value of £1,200,000.

This framework offers significant opportunities for growth to businesses specializing in digital advertising services, particularly those with expertise in comprehensive and creative campaign management. Enterprises that can showcase strong capabilities in PPC, social advertising, and strategic media buying stand well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, the procurement's emphasis on quality through evaluation criteria including written responses, presentations, responsible procurement, and price ensures that innovative companies with a robust track record in these areas are well-suited to compete. With the procurement facilitated through a transparent, open procedure, it encourages competitive participation and provides a valuable opportunity for SMEs like Hybrid to expand their client base and industry impact.

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Notice Title

Digital Advertising Framework

Notice Description

Cardiff University wishes to establish a single source framework to provide digital advertising and media buying services. The successful supplier will work with the University on a range of digital, PPC and social advertising projects. They must be able to illustrate how they would deliver a full suite of services including campaign management and strategy, creative design, and media buying.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University wishes to establish a single source framework to provide digital advertising and media buying services. The successful supplier will work with the University on a range of digital, PPC and social advertising projects. They must be able to illustrate how they would deliver a full suite of services including campaign management and strategy, creative design, and media buying.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038098-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months 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
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYBRID

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