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SU118(25) Provision of Post Graduate Advertising with Postgrad Solutions Ltd

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has completed a public procurement process for the Provision of Post Graduate Advertising services, awarded to Postgrad Solutions Ltd. This contract pertains to the marketing services industry and is applicable under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract is managed through direct procurement, specifically 'below threshold - without competition'. The award process was finalised on 5th August 2025 with the contract active from the same date until 31st March 2026, and it includes an optional 12-month extension. The procurement centred on services and operated under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those adept at providing comprehensive advertising solutions in the education sector. Large businesses familiar with UK market demands and with established capacities to deliver high-value marketing campaigns are well-suited to this award. The contract, valued at £160,000 with a gross amount of £192,000, offers a substantial financial incentive for businesses capable of leveraging tailored strategies to support university outreach and student recruitment efforts.

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Notice Title

SU118(25) Provision of Post Graduate Advertising with Postgrad Solutions Ltd

Notice Description

Postgrad Solutions Ltd offers a range of marketing services to help prospective students research, and apply for, postgraduate courses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058621
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048038-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSTGRAD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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