This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 15:27

Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College has concluded a public procurement process for marketing and advertising services, targeting support in their student recruitment strategy. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, spans from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 30th September 2030. The procurement involved 17 initial bids, with EDISON MEDIA LIMITED being awarded the active contract as of 4th August 2026. The process was underpinned by the legal framework specified in UKPGA 2023/54 and focuses on the services industry category, aiming to enhance the college’s paid social and PPC activities and media buying capabilities.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for advertising agencies with expertise in digital and traditional media environments. The open procedure indicates a competitive landscape, beneficial for agencies offering innovative strategies and collaborative approaches to media management and recruitment campaigns. Companies with a strong track record in marketing services, particularly those able to leverage both online and offline media channels, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. With a gross contract value of £32,065, the project offers a substantial engagement for suitable suppliers in the UK region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Milton Keynes College Marketing and Advertising Services

Notice Description

Milton Keynes College are seeking to appoint a progressive, forward?thinking advertising agency partner who can: Lead our paid social and PPC activity, Support with media buying for any future OOH or TV campaigns and Work collaboratively with the college to innovate and evolve the next phase of their student recruitment strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074370-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£32,065 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK6 5LP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Woughton & Fishermead
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDISON MEDIA

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