Award

Media Advertising Agency V2 - 2025

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 08:54

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 16:17

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Training Collective, a public authority situated in Thornaby, UK, has concluded the procurement process for the "Media Advertising Agency V2 - 2025" contract. This process was initiated to secure a single agency serving as a liaison between its marketing team and advertising service providers. The focus is to enhance the promotion of its Further and Higher Education offerings across Teesside. The tender, targeting the advertising and marketing services category, successfully reached the award stage on 18th December 2025 with Smart Outdoor Media Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract, under the open procedure, is slated to commence immediately with renewal options for up to 2030.

This tender provides considerable prospects for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in education-related promotions. By serving as a point of contact for The Education Training Collective, businesses can utilise diverse media marketing strategies to expand visibility and engagement among target demographics, including youths and adults seeking educational opportunities in Teesside. Companies adept in offering comprehensive media solutions can significantly benefit from the opportunities presented by this long-term contractual engagement.

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Notice Title

Media Advertising Agency V2 - 2025

Notice Description

We require an agency who can be the single point of contact between the Education Training Collectives Marketing Team and the service providers managing the available advertising space required and should be able to make use of the mediums listed. The aim being to promote the Etc. Further Education sites within Teesside to 14-16-year-olds, their parents and 18-65 for our adult courses and Higher Education delivery. Along with sourcing additional promotional opportunities for our commercial offering within the Northeast.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084107-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79341100 - Advertising consultancy services

79341200 - Advertising management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 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
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Contact Name
Phillip Iverson
Contact Email
phillip.iverson@the-etc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642865426

Buyer Location

Locality
THORNABY
Postcode
TS17 6FB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART OUTDOOR MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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