Tender

Milton Keynes College Marketing and Advertising Services

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes College has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of marketing and advertising services, with an active tender titled "Milton Keynes College Marketing and Advertising Services." This opportunity falls under the advertising and marketing services category and is focused on innovative student recruitment strategies. Located in Milton Keynes, UK, the procedure is classified as an open method and aims to collaborate with a forward-thinking advertising agency. The tender, valued at £800,000 net (£960,000 gross), comes with key dates, notably the tender period ending on 19th June 2026 and the potential contract starting on 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. Interested parties are encouraged to submit electronic applications by 5th June 2026 through the MultiQuote platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for advertising agencies, particularly those with expertise in digital and media buying, to establish a partnership with Milton Keynes College. Agencies capable of leading paid social campaigns and media purchases for out-of-home or TV initiatives stand to benefit, especially those that value innovation in student engagement strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Successful bidders will be selected based on a combination of price (30%) and quality (70%), necessitating a robust demonstration of business quality standards and relevant experience.

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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/045061-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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