This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton College has completed a public procurement process for advertising and marketing services, under the contract reference CA17299. This was a competitive flexible procedure, executed via a selective procurement method. The procurement falls under the industry category of services with a focus on advertising and marketing. Although the tender encountered a technical error on the MultiQuote platform, it remained accessible through appropriate channels. The procurement stage has now moved to the Award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 13 July 2026. The delivery locations span across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, with the contract active from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2028, and includes the possibility for two additional years of renewal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the advertising and marketing sector. The contract's value, grossing at £598,584, presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. Edison Media Limited, designated as the supplier, sets a precedent that SMEs are competitive candidates for such contracts, indicating a conducive environment for similar enterprises to engage in future opportunities within this domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17299 MultiQuote Advertising & Marketing Services

Notice Description

This opportunity was advertised on MultiQuote. However, due to a technical error, the advert and the award was not generated correctly on the platform. The opportunity nevertheless remained available to suppliers through the appropriate channels. This procurement is now closed, and no further submissions or enquiries will be considered. https://thecpc.multiquote.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cae5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£559,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£559,500 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£598,584 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 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
CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON 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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV14 6BT
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
Bilston North
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDISON MEDIA

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