This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Media Advertising" was undertaken by Coventry University, located in Coventry, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically advertising and marketing services. It involved two lots: one covering the UK and international regions and the other focusing on China. The procurement utilised an open procedure with a competitive flexible approach, and the process has now reached the award stage. Key dates include the contract award notice published on 8th June 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 6th July 2026 and end on 5th July 2029, with a potential extension of two years. The awards for both lots are currently pending finalisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in media planning and buying services, especially for entities capable of catering to both local and international markets, including China. Large firms like Hybrid News Limited, who are established suppliers, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The tender emphasises a blend of quality and cost-effectiveness in its award criteria, making it suitable for businesses that can deliver high-quality services efficiently. Such contracts can stimulate business growth by expanding market reach both domestically and internationally, offering stability through potential contract renewals.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Advertising

Notice Description

Lot 1 - UK and International Lot 2 - China

Lot Information

UK and International

Provision of media planning and buying services for all parts of Coventry University Higher Education Corporation Group (CUHECG)

Renewal: Possible two year extension

China

Provision of media planning and buying services for all parts of Coventry University Higher Education Corporation Group (CUHECG) - China

Renewal: Possible two year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053672-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HYBRID NEWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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