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06 Aug 2026 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the University of Exeter, titled "UOEUE2768832026", falls within the services industry category and relates to advertising services. The project is located in Exeter, United Kingdom, and concerns a flagship initiative known as "Save the Flavors". This procurement process has reached its completion stage, with a contract awarded to M&C Saatchi (UK) Limited. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, executed without competition, ensuring a more streamlined approach. The contract commenced on 22nd April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 22nd April 2027, with a total gross amount of GBP 54,870.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for creative agencies specialising in advertising and social media content to engage in climate crisis communication projects. The role of M&C Saatchi highlights the importance of connecting climate issues to public awareness through creative content. Businesses that excel in developing impactful communication strategies and managing third-party production can benefit significantly from projects like this, which link environmental concerns with everyday relevance. Agencies looking to expand into government-funded projects that require a nuanced understanding of both marketing and societal issues may find this prospect particularly beneficial.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UOEUE2768832026

Notice Description

The major workstream is Save the Flavors (STF) - the flagship project for NCIT (cross sector). STF is designed to increase the relevance of the climate crisis to people's everyday lives by highlighting the impact of climate change on natural ingredients, flavours, and the communities. The purchased services are from M&C Saatchi, the key partner on the project for creative content and managed third party production of the products and social media content.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074516-2026
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
£45,725 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 22 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M&C SAATCHI (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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