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LJMU undergraduate and postgraduate profiles

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY

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14 Apr 2025 at 13:54

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool John Moores University has completed the procurement process for the renewal of their undergraduate and postgraduate profiles on the platforms WhatUni, Complete University Guide, and Postgraduatesearch. The contract, valued at £168,750, was awarded to IDP Connect. The procurement classified under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services, was conducted through a direct procurement method stated as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract period spans from 29th April 2025 to 28th April 2028, with the university aiming to enhance their visibility among prospective students through these high-traffic sites. This procurement process fell under the responsibility of the public authority-sub-central government of the United Kingdom and was managed from the university's location in Liverpool.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). IDP Connect, an SME, was successful in securing this contract, illustrating the potential for similar enterprises to engage in future procurement activities with public authorities like Liverpool John Moores University. The visibility and interest generated through platforms with substantial page views can offer businesses substantial long-term revenue prospects and enhance their profiles within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LJMU undergraduate and postgraduate profiles

Notice Description

Renewal of the LJMU undergraduate profiles on WhatUni and the Complete University Guide and the postgraduate profile on Postgraduatesearch. LJMU needs to have a presence on these sites where the majority of UK universities have profiles to generate interest in their institutions and the courses offered. Prospective students will expect to see LJMU on the sites. These sites achieve the following page views: WhatUni - 209,822 page views over the last year. Complete University Guide - 407,924 page views over the last year. Postgraduate Search - 102,515 page views over the last year. These platforms also appear in searches, providing LJMU with increased visibility. The costs are annual but commitment is for a three year period - therefore these costs are detailed within this transparency notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015011-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£168,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchaseorderqueries@ljmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDP CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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