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Recruitment campaign

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for a media recruitment campaign as part of a research study, with the procurement process now complete. The contract was awarded under a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, to Flotilla Media Ltd T/A Denhams Digital. The main procurement category is services, specifically recruitment services, and the contract will run from 15th August 2025 to 14th August 2026. The procurement was conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status, aligning with legal guidelines outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The project is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, which belongs to region UKK43.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Flotilla Media Ltd, which thrive on providing niche services such as digital media and recruitment services. Organisations specialising in digital marketing or recruitment services are well-suited to take advantage of similar opportunities provided by public undertakings like universities, which often require tailored media campaigns for various initiatives. Businesses in these fields can leverage their expertise to support academic and research institutions in achieving their outreach and engagement goals effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment campaign

Notice Description

Media recruitment campaign - research study

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011675-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,554 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLOTILLA MEDIA LTD T/A DENHAMS DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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