Award

WhatUni, Complete University Guide and Postgraduate Search advertising profiles

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Award

25 Jun 2025 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has concluded the procurement process for annual advertising profiles on IDP Connect's websites, including WhatUni, Complete University Guide, and Postgraduate Search. This contract, valued at £38,000, is categorised under advertising services and falls within the services industry category. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, below threshold, and thus did not involve competition. The contract was awarded on 25 June 2025 and spans from 26 June 2025 to 26 June 2026. The primary location for this service delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD3 region.

This procurement presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale businesses in the advertising and educational services sector. Companies with a robust online platform and capability to provide targeted advertising solutions could effectively benefit from similar contracts. The direct procurement approach indicates a preference for efficiency and a swift fulfillment of the University's advertising needs, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses that can offer bespoke, high-quality services in a timely manner.

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Notice Title

WhatUni, Complete University Guide and Postgraduate Search advertising profiles

Notice Description

We are purchasing annual advertising profiles on IDP's websites (WhatUni, Complete University Guide and Postgraduate Search),

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055331
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034980-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-finance@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDP CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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