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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 contracting process involved Swansea University as the buying organisation for the public procurement titled "SU20(26) Advertising on The Student Room". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising and marketing, with a location in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has been completed, and the contract was signed on 30th October 2025. The process used a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract is active from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, with a gross value of £192,000.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services to engage with university-focused projects. The contract was awarded to "The Student Room", suggesting that similar platforms or service providers could find potential growth opportunities in similar future tenders. This type of contract would suit small to medium enterprises experienced in digital advertising aimed at student audiences, providing a chance to showcase innovative marketing strategies and expand their client base within the educational sector.

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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-05dea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072786-2025
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
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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