Planning

Media Buying

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:13

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03 Sep 2025 at 07:40

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23 May 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is planning a tender process for media buying services. This upcoming contract aims to support the University's student recruitment campaigns, providing opportunities for a qualified media buying agency to engage in strategic planning, media placement, and performance reporting. Located at Norwich Research Park, the University is a public authority under sub-central government classification. The procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising and marketing services, with a CPV code of 79340000. The contract period for the planned tender spans from 20th March to 1st October 2026, following legal basis 2023/54 as outlined in UK legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for media agencies with expertise in strategic planning and effective campaign execution. Agencies demonstrating strong market insight into student recruitment campaigns and proficient channel expertise would be particularly competitive in this procurement. The process prioritises collaborative working practices and effective results-driven strategies, making it appealing to firms specialising in performance reporting and media planning. Businesses that can complement the University's internal teams and creative agency through innovative communication and execution will find ample opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Media Buying

Notice Description

This upcoming tender will seek a suitably qualified media buying agency to support the University's student recruitment campaigns. The appointed partner will be expected to provide strategic media planning, placement, and performance reporting, working closely with UEA's internal teams and creative agency. The successful agency will demonstrate strong market insight, channel expertise, and collaborative working practices to help deliver effective, results-driven campaigns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05228a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024733-2026
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
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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