Tender

City Lit SEO, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation and Digital PR

THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE

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Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The City Literary Institute, located in London, is seeking a supplier for services in SEO, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation, and Digital PR under an open procedure process. This active tender, titled “City Lit SEO, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation and Digital PR,” falls within the industry category of public relations consultancy and marketing services. Potential suppliers should note that the deadline for tender submissions is 13 November 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 6 November 2025. The procurement process is at the tender stage and involves an estimated contract value of £492,000, encompassing services throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital marketing and public relations services to expand their portfolio and engage in a high-value contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. To compete effectively, businesses should demonstrate strong technical quality requirements and provide evidence of business quality standards, relevant experience, and necessary accreditations. The procurement process is facilitated via MultiQuote, requiring interested parties to be registered on their portal to participate. The contract begins on 1 January 2026, with potential extensions available, making this an appealing prospect for companies aiming to secure long-term projects.

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Notice Title

City Lit SEO, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation and Digital PR

Notice Description

City Lit requires one supplier to fulfil their requirement for SEO, Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimisation and Digital PR. Please review the tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065952-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY LITERARY INSTITUTE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hossain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0171 242 9872

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 4BA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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