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Media Buying and Marketing Support 2026

HULL COLLEGE

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08 Jul 2026 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Media Buying and Marketing Support 2026" is initiated by Hull College, a public authority under sub-central government, located in Hull, United Kingdom. The contract, open for tender, seeks innovative marketing and media buying services intended to enhance Hull College's brand engagement strategies across diverse media platforms. The tender, with a gross value of £100,000, is within the advertising and marketing services sector and uses an open competition method. Interested parties need to submit their bids by 3 August 2026, while any enquiries must be addressed by 20 July 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1 September 2026 and will conclude on 31 July 2028.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing and media services to collaborate with Hull College in driving effective marketing strategies. Ideal candidates for this tender will have a strong background in developing tactical marketing campaigns and possess a deep understanding of the education sector in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to submit bids, highlighting their experience in similar projects and demonstrating their capability to deliver value for money through strategic and creative solutions. Suppliers are required to work alongside Hull College's internal marketing team, providing a seamless and integrated approach to enhancing brand awareness and audience engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Buying and Marketing Support 2026

Notice Description

You're invited by Hull College to submit a bid to tender for media buying and marketing services. We're seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver exceptional value for money marketing support and deliverables across a range of audiences and brands that sit underneath the Hull College umbrella brand. It is expected the supplier will be innovative, creative and responsive with a track record of developing and delivering outstanding strategic and tactical marketing activity which could include outdoor, streaming, audio, direct mail, and other media platforms. The successful supplier will act as an extension to the Hull College Marketing Team, working closely with the Head of Marketing and the Senior Digital Marketing Officer and, where necessary, other college colleagues to develop strategies and campaigns which will complement the Marketing Team's digital activity to effectively engage our target audience. Respondents to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) do not have to be based in the East Riding of Yorkshire however strong knowledge and association with the region and especially the education sector would be advantageous.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c61c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064080-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 3DG
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Further Information

Notice Documents

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