Tender

South Thames College Group - Managed Advertising Campaign Solutions & Applicant Tracking System

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The South Thames College Group is seeking a supplier to manage their advertising campaign solutions and implement an applicant tracking system. This procurement, falling under the services category, is at the Tender stage with an open procedure as procurement method. Located in Morden, South Thames College Group is a public undertaking. The tender period is active until 29th January 2026, with a potential contract award period ending on 1st August 2026. This initiative is above threshold and invites suitable candidates to register and submit applications via MultiQuote. The total gross value of this procurement is estimated at £888,000, with a net value of £740,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in advertising campaign services and educational software packages. Businesses with robust quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience in managing large-scale advertising solutions could greatly benefit from engaging with South Thames College Group. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to participate, providing they can demonstrate their technical and economic capabilities. With options to extend the contract up to 2031, successful bidders could secure a long-term partnership, bolstering their business growth and market presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Thames College Group - Managed Advertising Campaign Solutions & Applicant Tracking System

Notice Description

South Thames College Group is looking for a single supplier to fulfil their Managed Advertising Campaign Solutions & Applicant Tracking System requirement. Please see the tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 2 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084858-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£740,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hossain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
07736338099

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5QX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Lower Morden
Westminster Constituency
Mitcham and Morden

Further Information

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