Planning

SEO and GEO Services and Consultancy

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 16:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greenwich is actively engaged in planning a procurement process titled "SEO and GEO Services and Consultancy" to enhance its digital presence across the UK and internationally. The project will commence on 1 July 2026, with a planned completion on 30 June 2029, and carries an estimated value of £170,000 plus VAT for a contract period of three years, with a potential extension of twelve months. As a sub-central government public authority, the University is seeking expertise in IT services related to consulting, software development, and support. This initiative falls under market engagement, with interested parties advised to monitor the Central Digital Platform for updates, particularly by the milestone date of 26 March 2026.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in SEO consultancy, content optimisation, and digital strategy. It aims to improve organic traffic and search visibility, aligning with the University's strategic goals to bolster its presence in educational markets. Companies with a strong track record in digital marketing or IT services will find this tender particularly fitting. Furthermore, it represents an opportunity to work with two universities under one structure – the University of Greenwich and Kent's multi-university group, pioneering a unique collaborative model starting in August 2026. Suitable contenders are encouraged to engage with this early-stage process to provide solutions that can scale across the university's platforms and serve its diverse student body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEO and GEO Services and Consultancy

Notice Description

University of Greenwich has been providing higher education for over 125 years. It has over 20,000 UK and international students studying at three campuses in the UK, and an additional 17,000 students studying overseas. The university operates across three campuses: Greenwich and Avery Hill in London and Medway in Kent. Its renowned research has been globally received and endorsed by five Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher & Further Education. Universities of Greenwich and Kent have confirmed a new multi-university group will go ahead. This trailblazing collaboration will create a first-of-its-kind model, bringing our two universities together under one structure to form a 'super university', starting from the 1 August 2026. For further details please see https://www.gre.ac.uk/articles/public-relations/universities-of-greenwich-and-kent-confirm-new-multi-university-group-to-go-ahead We are initiating a voluntary pre-market engagement exercise to connect with suppliers who can offer the expertise, insight, and capability to support the development of our search strategy and strengthen our overall online presence. The aim of this collaboration is to enhance the visibility, reach, and performance of our digital ecosystem, ensuring prospective students can easily find and engage with our key offerings. Our ambition is to significantly increase high-intent organic traffic to priority subject, course, event, and clearing pages, and to improve our competitive position across the UK and key international markets. We are seeking consultancy and strategic guidance on content optimisation, as well as improved SEO and GEO performance, to achieve these outcomes. The proposed contract will be available to all entities within the University of Greenwich Group. Companies who are interested in this project should continue to monitor the Central Digital Platform for the Tender Notice. Total value (estimated): 170,000 Plus VAT (3 years contract) with an option to extend of a further 12 months

Planning Information

Companies who are interested in this project should continue to monitor the Central Digital Platform for the Tender Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022503-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE9 2UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Eltham Town & Avery Hill
Westminster Constituency
Eltham and Chislehurst

Further Information

Notice Documents

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