Tender

SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is inviting tenders for a project titled "SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China," which falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising and marketing services (CPV 79340000). This open procurement process is part of the tender stage, with Swansea University serving as the contracting authority. The procurement aims to appoint a supplier to manage digital platforms in China, advise on opportunities, and produce performance reports. The tender submission deadline is set for 12th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 23rd January 2026. The awarded contract is expected to start on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2029, with a potential renewal subject to performance and budget approval. The contract's estimated value is £550,000, with a gross amount of £660,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing, particularly those with expertise in the Chinese market. Companies capable of delivering fast-turnaround advertising materials and analysing performance metrics to demonstrate return on investment are well-suited to compete. The project's requirements, such as effective service delivery, supplier expertise, and strong client/agency relationships, offer ample room for skilled firms to demonstrate their capabilities. Given its scale and strategic focus, this contract can provide substantial business growth opportunities for firms within the sector, thereby expanding their international presence and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint an external Supplier to help manage university digital platforms in China throughout the year as well as ad hoc projects as they arise. The appointment requires the Supplier to use their expertise advising on upcoming opportunities, undertaking competitors' research and being able to produce detailed report on performance and to show return of investment. The University produces a high volume of advertising materials throughout the year, and the appointed Supplier are required to provide fast turnaround and deliver multiple projects at key times during the academic year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory supplier performance and budget approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002346-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rhian
Contact Email
r.nurse@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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