Award

York College - ITT for Media Services

YORK COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jun 2025 at 13:18

Tender

13 Feb 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

York College recently completed the award stage for the invitation to tender (ITT) of Media Services, focusing on marketing services. The process was categorized under the industry category of marketing services, with the delivery location specified as York, United Kingdom (Region: UKE21). The tender adopted an open procurement method with the involvement of the contracting authority, York College, operating under the education sector. Bluestorm Design & Marketing Ltd was the successful supplier awarded the contract valued at £96,000, which was signed on 21st June 2025. This contract initially lasted 24 months, with options to extend twice by 12 months each. The process was held in compliance with the GPA and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, incorporating a standstill period in the award phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing and advertising services, particularly those experienced in promoting educational services to diverse markets, including school leavers, adult learners, and employers. Companies with robust service delivery, customer care capabilities, and competitive pricing structures would have been well-positioned to compete in this process. The procurement's open procedure allowed businesses to submit proposals via electronic submission, offering fair participation conditions. Businesses seeking similar opportunities may consider developing relevant skills and registering on platforms like multiquote.com to express interest in future tenders from such buying organisations. Bluestorm Design & Marketing Ltd exemplifies how a small to medium enterprise can leverage expertise in this domain to successfully secure public contracts.

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Notice Title

York College - ITT for Media Services

Notice Description

The enclosed invitation to tender provides information for consideration with respect to York College contract for Media Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Throughout the course of the year, York College promotes the key product offerings aimed at its different markets: * A levels, vocational courses, T Levels, Apprenticeships - aimed at school leavers * Higher education (degrees and HNCs) - aimed at 17+ market * Adult part-time courses, access courses, adult apprenticeships - aimed at 19+ market * Business short courses, Apprenticeships - aimed at employers The College also provides courses for international students although the media buying for international market is currently outside of the remit of this tender.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 24 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dec3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034216-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 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
YORK COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
n.dexter@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1376511411

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 2BB
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUESTORM DESIGN & MARKETING

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