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Marketing Campaigns and Events Platform

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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17 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire has completed a procurement process for its "Marketing Campaigns and Events Platform," resulting in a contract awarded to GECKO LABS LIMITED. This contract, classified under the software package and information systems industry, covers the provision of marketing campaign platforms for a duration of three years starting from 17th January 2026 to 16th January 2029. The procurement process, performed below threshold status, involved a legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation and focuses on goods. The total contract value is approximately £153,780, with the contracting process having reached the award stage as of 17th February 2026. The services will be primarily delivered in the West Midlands area (UKG2 region), facilitating the seamless operation of marketing campaigns and events for the university, based in Stoke on Trent.

The awarded contract presents multiple opportunities for businesses specializing in software and information systems, notably SMEs with a focus on marketing technology solutions. The collaboration with a public authority, particularly one within the higher education sector, provides a platform for showcasing software capabilities and building a strong portfolio. Further prospects may arise from potential enhancements or scaling of the platform to include additional features that support evolving institutional needs. Businesses adept at delivering high-quality digital marketing services and customer engagement platforms would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders or provide complementary services to public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Marketing Campaigns and Events Platform

Notice Description

University of Staffordshire has awarded a contract to Gecko for the ongoing provision of Gecko Exchange marketing campaigns and events platform including subscription and support for a period of three years This is to ensure ongoing provision of a platform already in use at the University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014166-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GECKO LABS

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