Planning

Advertising services for student recruitment, providing targeted media buying and campaign management

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 07:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is in the planning stage of a procurement process for advertising services aimed at student recruitment. This initiative involves targeted media buying and campaign management, categorized under advertising and marketing services. It is planned to begin on 14 February 2026 and conclude on 13 February 2030, across the United Kingdom. A pipeline notice was published on 23 May 2025, with a future notice expected by 31 October 2025. The procurement adheres to legal standards specified under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services. Companies with a strong background in campaign development and media buying across educational sector markets will find it particularly beneficial. Well-structured proposals from firms capable of delivering comprehensive advertising strategies to boost student recruitment will position themselves strongly to win this contract. This opportunity not only offers substantial market exposure but also promises a long-term partnership with a prominent educational institution, the University of Plymouth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advertising services for student recruitment, providing targeted media buying and campaign management

Notice Description

Advertising services to include campaign development and media buying services to support student recruitment advertising

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051fcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025476-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Feb 2026 - 13 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

Notice Documents

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