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WhatUni Bundle

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Worcester, located in Worcester, UK, recently completed a procurement process titled "WhatUni Bundle," falling under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising services. This procurement was conducted using the direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. A contract was awarded to IDP Connect Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London. The contract, valued at £30,250, covers an annual content hub and enquiry bundle, with a contract period from 21st June 2025 to 21st June 2026, and options for up to two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for SMEs specialising in advertising services, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive content and enquiry management solutions. The contract's renewal and extension options suggest potential long-term collaboration, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence within the educational sector. Companies delivering innovative advertising strategies or possessing expertise in educational content development could greatly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WhatUni Bundle

Notice Description

Annual Content Hub and Enquiry bundle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05511d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034146-2025
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

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
uwtenders@worc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR2 6AJ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
St Clement
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDP CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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