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SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 14:14

TenderUpdate

03 Feb 2026 at 17:09

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China" involves Swansea University, a sub-central government public authority located in Swansea, United Kingdom. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on advertising and marketing services. The procurement employs an open procedure method and is currently in the award stage as of 27 March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £550,000 net and £660,000 gross, is set to commence on 1 June 2026 and potentially extend until 31 July 2031 following a renewal descriptor of '1 + 1.' Key milestones include a future contract signature scheduled for 11 May 2026, while the standstill period is expected to conclude on 9 April 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital marketing services, especially those with expertise in managing digital platforms in China. Companies that can provide comprehensive competitor analysis, performance reporting, and high-volume advertising material production might find this tender particularly beneficial for business expansion. Large organisations with a strong background in digital advertising and quick turnaround capabilities for project delivery throughout academic calendars are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that excel in fostering robust client-agency relationships and delivering quality customer support could enhance their growth prospects through this engagement.

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Notice Title

SU19(26) Digital Marketing and Advertising in China

Notice Description

Contract award notice for the provision of Digital Advertising in China

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory supplier performance and budget approval.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603de
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028582-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

PING PONG DIGITAL

Further Information

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