Tender

Coventry College - Marketing Services

COVENTRY COLLEGE

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry College is initiating a procurement process seeking proposals for marketing services under an open procedure. The contract is valued at £750,000 gross and aims to establish a comprehensive agency service from 1st September 2026. This public procurement falls within the marketing services industry category and covers delivery within the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 15th June 2026 and the enquiry period closing on 5th June 2026. The current stage of this procurement is the Tender stage, with an award expected by 1st September 2026. Interested parties must access the opportunity through MultiQuote, using reference CA17774, in compliance with the open procedure regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the marketing services industry to collaborate with a prominent educational institution. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement process encourages broad participation. Businesses with robust quality standards, accreditations, and relevant experience are encouraged to tender. The contract's scope for a three-year period, with potential extensions of up to two additional years, allows for sustained engagement and business growth. Companies excelling in providing added value and addressing social requirements will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender.

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Notice Title

Coventry College - Marketing Services

Notice Description

Coventry College are seeking proposals from providers of marketing services to provide a full agency service from a contract commencement date of 1st September 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042688-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5DG
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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