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Membership to Website for Student Marketing

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University, a sub-central public authority in the United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for "Membership to Website for Student Marketing." This project focuses on providing marketing services that ensure a comprehensive online journey for prospective students, facilitating the enrolment process. The award was given to IDP CONNECT LTD, commencing on 1 July 2025 and closing on 15 July 2028, with a total contract value of £94,500. This contract falls within the services category, specifically targeting advertising and marketing services, and employs a direct, below-threshold procurement method, completed without competition as of February 2026.

This tender offers substantial potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like IDP CONNECT LTD, in the advertising and marketing sector to expand their influence in the education industry. Businesses focusing on digital marketing strategies and international outreach will find this contract beneficial for leveraging their marketing capabilities and fostering partnerships with educational institutions. The direct procurement method indicates opportunities for streamlined contract acquisition without undergoing competitive bid processes, allowing nimble firms to swiftly implement targeted marketing solutions for educational bodies.

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Notice Title

Membership to Website for Student Marketing

Notice Description

Presence across international websites, to offer prospective students an end-to-end journey from online search through to enrolment and beyond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015528-2026
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

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2028 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
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDP CONNECT

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