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SU20(26) Advertising on The Student Room

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Swansea University, a renowned public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, located in Swansea, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to acquire advertising services on The Student Room website, targeting university students and prospective students. This process was classified under the advertising and marketing services category, with a direct procurement method employed below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2027. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to The Student Room on 30th October 2025 for a total of £192,000 gross value.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in advertising and marketing services, especially those targeting educational institutions and student engagement platforms. Enterprises, particularly small and medium-sized entities, capable of delivering targeted advertising content can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio within the academic sector. The involvement of The Student Room as a supplier reflects the potential for collaboration with tech-savvy companies focusing on digital marketing solutions that resonate with the youth demographic.

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Notice Title

SU20(26) Advertising on The Student Room

Notice Description

Access to The Student Room website for advertising to University Students and prospective students.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dea6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072785-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

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
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

THE STUDENT ROOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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