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Pilot Media Campaign

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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02 Dec 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University, located in Bangor, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a pilot media campaign aimed at specific subject areas. The process pertains to marketing services and falls under the public authority sub-central government category, with Welsh devolved regulations applying. The award stage of the procurement is characterised by a direct procurement method, executed below the threshold without competition. The contract, valued at £165,003.60 gross, was signed on 24th October 2025 and spans until 30th January 2026. The primary supplier awarded the contract is UCAS Media Limited, a large-scale company based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marketing services to align with similar governmental procurement initiatives, as it demonstrates Bangor University's commitment to employing efficient media strategies. Companies with expertise in targeted media campaigns and marketing services are well-suited to engage in future tenders from universities and public bodies seeking innovative approaches to subject-specific campaigns. The non-competitive nature of the procurement method suggests potential involvement in niche, high-value projects that challenge industry norms, appealing to businesses eager to showcase bespoke solutions and strategic adaptability.

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Notice Title

Pilot Media Campaign

Notice Description

Bangor University has appointed a supplier to undertake a pilot media campaign in specific subject areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ecf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078925-2025
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,503 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Nicola Day
Contact Email
n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCAS MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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