Tender

Media Buying Services

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough College is actively inviting tenders for "Media Buying Services," focusing on the procurement of advertising campaign services within the UK. This procurement process is classified under the industry category of services, specifically targeting public undertaking, and is currently in the tender stage as of 19 January 2026. Bidders interested in participating must submit their tenders by 14 February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 13 February 2026. The tender process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure and has a total estimated value of £480,000. The procurement method encourages electronic submissions in English via the MultiQuote platform.

This tender offers a significant business opportunity for agencies specialising in advertising and media services, particularly those capable of handling comprehensive media planning and execution across digital and traditional platforms. The procurement highlights the importance of a strategic approach, cost transparency, and innovation, making it especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs with these competencies. The contract is set to begin on 1 August 2026 and run until 31 July 2029, with the potential for one 12-month extension, providing a stable, long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders in the competitive advertising landscape.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Buying Services

Notice Description

The College requires a media agency to purchase, manage and optimise our digital advertising and any offline TV, Cinema, Radio, Press and OOH brand, student focused and course specific campaigns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum 1 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004364-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341200 - Advertising management services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 20264 weeks 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
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sarah Richardson
Contact Email
se.richardson@mbro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01642 333818

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1AD
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

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