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Creative Campaign Development

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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23 Feb 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has concluded a direct procurement process titled "Creative Campaign Development," aimed at commissioning services for the 2027 undergraduate recruitment cycle. The contract involves concept development, creative execution across various channels, and production-ready assets for marketing at Norwich Research Park, United Kingdom. The procurement method was below the threshold, executed without competition, and the contract value amounted to £130,000, spanning from 12th December 2025 to 30th September 2026. The current status of the procurement process is at the award stage and has been successfully completed.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy services to support educational institutions in enhancing their outreach efforts. Companies with a focus on creative marketing solutions, especially small and medium enterprises, can benefit from partnerships like the one formed with ARK, a supplier based in Norwich. Such collaborations can lead to further engagements with institutions within the public authority sector, contributing to sustained growth and establishment within the industry. Businesses capable of innovative campaign creation and execution will find significant value in engaging with similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Creative Campaign Development

Notice Description

Commissioning of Creative Campaign development for the 2027 undergraduate recruitment cycle, including concept development, creative execution across channels, and production-ready assets.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016005-2026
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

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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