This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 14:13

Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Bradford College, a prominent public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed the award stage for a three-year contract involving media buying services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, reflecting transparency and accessibility in line with the Procurement Act 2023. Located in Bradford, the college received and evaluated bids, leading to the selection of AJB MEDIA LIMITED as the supplier. The contract value is set at £450,000 (gross) and spans from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2029, with a potential extension for an additional two years. The standstill period ends on 7th July 2026, after which the contract formalities will be finalised.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with a capacity to negotiate within a competitive UK market. SMEs and businesses focused on quality, service excellence, and social value would be well-positioned to benefit from such a contract, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their client base. The open nature of the procurement process ensures a level playing field, encouraging diverse and innovative companies to engage and grow through collaboration with a reputed establishment like Bradford College.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Media Buying Services (3 Year Contract)

Notice Description

The College is tendering an established and well-defined media planning and buying service requirement within a mature and competitive UK market. The specification has been developed based on internal operational requirements, historic contract performance data, strategic marketing objectives, and publicly available market information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066258
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059942-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AJB MEDIA

Further Information

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