Planning

Media Buying

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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PlanningUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 07:40

Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is preparing a tender titled “Media Buying” to enhance its student recruitment campaigns. Classified under the advertising and marketing services category, this procurement process is in the planning stage, with critical dates including the publication of a future notice on 1st November 2025 and the anticipated commencement of the contract period starting 1st December 2025. Located in Norwich, UK, the University seeks strategic media buying services that include planning, placement, and performance reporting. The tender process is open for potential service providers in the media and marketing industries.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying, strategic planning, and advertising. Companies with expertise in market analysis, channel management, and collaboration will find this tender particularly beneficial. It is ideally suited for agencies with experience in working alongside internal teams and creative agencies to deliver impactful and measurable campaigns. Engaging in this contract allows businesses to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a reputable educational institution like the University of East Anglia.

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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/053360-2025
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
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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