Tender

Media Advertising

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for media advertising services, initiated by Coventry University, focuses on marketing and advertising across both UK and international markets, as well as China. As a public authority in sub-central government, Coventry University is tendering for media planning and buying services, with a gross value of £15 million. The tender is currently in the active stage, with two lots available for bidding: UK and International, and China. Businesses interested in competing can submit proposals via the open competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 10 March 2026, with the award decision expected by 19 May 2026. The service provision contracts are slated to start on 6 July 2026, potentially extending to 2031.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services to collaborate with Coventry University, enhancing their presence in both UK and international markets, as well as China. With a significant emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, alongside price considerations, it is particularly suitable for SMEs seeking to expand their portfolio. The potential for a two-year contract extension further allows for strategic growth and long-term engagement. This tender is highly relevant to firms with expertise in media planning and buying, especially those already familiar with the higher education sector's unique advertising needs.

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Notice Title

Media Advertising

Notice Description

Lot 1 - UK and International To view and bid for Lot 1: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6T2Q8G49QM Lot 2 - China To view and bid for Lot 2: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4Z5283A87D To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013685764

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/013458-2026
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
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
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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