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SU21(26) HE profile subscription and advertising with supplier IDP Connect Ltd

Swansea University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 12:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Dec 2025 at 15:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 14:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, based in Swansea, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the project titled "SU21(26) HE profile subscription and advertising with supplier IDP Connect Ltd." This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising and marketing services. The procurement method used was a direct award due to the unique nature of the offering provided by IDP Connect Ltd. The contract was initiated in the planning stage with its award dated on 8th January 2026 and will run from 1st January 2026 to 31st October 2027, with a gross value of £456,000. IDP Connect Ltd, headquartered in London, UK, is the supplier, known for their large-scale operations in the higher education marketing package arena.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the marketing and advertising sector, particularly those specialising in higher education. Firms with expertise in advanced digital marketing platforms and innovative advertising strategies could find growth potential by engaging in similar tenders. Large companies like IDP Connect Ltd, which offer specialised, unique offerings that differentiate them from competitors, are particularly well-positioned to succeed in such direct award processes. Furthermore, businesses that can provide exclusive solutions tailored to the higher education sector can enhance their portfolio and position within this specialised industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU21(26) HE profile subscription and advertising with supplier IDP Connect Ltd

Notice Description

A unique offering from this supplier on their website for a higher education marketing package on a platform provided by single supplier IDP Connect Ltd.

Procurement Information

This is a unique offering from this supplier on their website for a higher education marketing package on a platform provided by single supplier IDP Connect Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001439-2026
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
Direct award
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
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

IDP CONNECT LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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