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PURCH2971 Provision of Integrated Marketing and Communications Support in China

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2026 at 14:40

Award Notice
Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow procured integrated marketing and communications support focused on China. The work was classified as advertising and marketing services (CPV 79340000) and includes marketing services. The stated requirement is for a one-year service, with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The buyer is the University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow. The delivery address is represented only by an internal regional code, so a specific delivery place cannot be identified from the procurement details.

The procurement is complete and a contract has been awarded to PingPong Digital. The contract was signed on 25 September 2026 and is valued at £694,750. The stated contract period is 720 days, with an option to extend by up to 12 months. This was a competitive procedure with negotiation, using a selective process. Six bids were received. Price accounted for 40% of the evaluation; the remaining 60% covered knowledge and experience, project outputs, timelines, budget management, contract management and a presentation or interview. The lot is marked cancelled, while the award and contract are active; no cancellation of the award or contract is recorded.

The award shows the University of Glasgow has bought integrated marketing and communications support for work focused on China, and selected PingPong Digital, an SME. A credible competitor for a similar requirement would need to demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience, deliver clear project outputs to agreed timelines, and manage budgets and contracts effectively. The evaluation also included a presentation or interview, so suppliers would need to explain their approach convincingly. The procurement required public liability and employer’s liability cover of at least £5 million each, and professional indemnity cover of at least £1 million. Suppliers also needed two years of accounts showing annual turnover of at least £600,000. The award indicates competition can attract smaller businesses, but the insurance, financial and delivery requirements favour firms able to manage a substantial, specialist international marketing engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2971 Provision of Integrated Marketing and Communications Support in China

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2971 Provision of Integrated Marketing and Communications Support in China for the Period of 1 Year with the option to extend for a period of up to 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2971 Provision of Integrated Marketing and Communications Support in China for the Period of 1 Year with the option to extend for a period of up to 12 months.

Renewal: Option to extend for a period of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b94b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£694,750 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PingPong Digital

Further Information

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