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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by The University of Birmingham, focuses on the "University of Birmingham 125 Years Campaign advertising" under the service category of advertising. Located in Birmingham, this direct procurement method was completed without competition, as per the "Below threshold" process. The award, tagged with "award" and "contract," was finalised and publicly documented on 22nd July 2026. Key dates include the contract period from 30th June 2025 to 18th July 2025, with the contract signed on 29th June 2025. This advertising service was provided by JCDECAUX UK LIMITED, covering regions across the UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advertising services. Organisations with expertise in large-scale campaign advertising will find relevance here, as demonstrated by the successful engagement of JCDECAUX UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier in this sector. Such contracts can significantly boost a company's portfolio by associating with well-respected institutions like The University of Birmingham, enhancing both visibility and credibility in the market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

University of Birmingham 125 Years Campaign advertising

Notice Description

University of Birmingham 125 Years Campaign advertising, as per the SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JCDECAUX

Further Information

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