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marketing

UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

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07 Mar 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University for the Creative Arts has completed a public procurement process to secure marketing services, with a particular focus on recruitment services. The contract was directly awarded to Networked People Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Billingshurst, United Kingdom. This process did not involve a competitive tender due to the below-threshold procurement method. The procurement was finalised on 7th March 2025, with the contract running from 2nd January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The overall categorisation for this tender falls under services related to recruitment, within the UKJ region.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment and marketing services to engage with public sector projects. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises, can benefit from the chance to collaborate with reputable institutions such as the University for the Creative Arts. By participating in similar tenders, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their credibility, and secure steady revenue streams from the public sector.

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Notice Title

marketing

Notice Description

marketing services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008321-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FARNHAM
Postcode
GU9 7DS
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waverley
Electoral Ward
Farnham North West
Westminster Constituency
Farnham and Bordon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORKED PEOPLE

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