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Integrated Marketing Campaigns - Digital

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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21 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales (USW), located in Pontypridd, UK, initiated a procurement process for an 'Integrated Marketing Campaigns - Digital' service with the objective of partnering with a digital marketing agency to enhance their recruitment efforts. This tender, classified under the education industry, followed a selective procurement method and was at the award stage before being cancelled. The process was documented with an award notice published on 21st February 2022, although the contract itself was unsuccessful and subsequently discontinued.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for digital marketing agencies that possess expertise in developing comprehensive marketing strategies tailored to the education sector. The successful agency would have the chance to significantly impact USW's brand presence and student recruitment initiatives. As the university operates in a competitive higher education environment, this presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses aiming to innovate in digital advertising and campaign strategy, specifically those experienced in driving engagement and conversions in the academic landscape.

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Notice Title

Integrated Marketing Campaigns - Digital

Notice Description

The University of South Wales (USW) wishes to work in partnership with a digital marketing agency to: i. Develop a digital strategy and respond to tactical briefs for the recruitment of undergraduate and postgraduate students ii. In addition, to positively present the brand across all stakeholder groups ie, prospective students/ enquirers, current students, alumni, businesses, research community etc. iii. To work cooperatively with any other appointed non-digital agency supporting the USW across branding and campaign activity

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of South Wales (USW) wishes to work in partnership with one digital marketing agency. Please note, branding and strategy activities has its own separate Tender [Integrated Brand Marketing - Campaigns] and any digital agency appointed will have to work in partnership to represent the brand as best as possible within a digital space. The appointed agency will have authority over representation of the brand in a digital space in conjunction with the Marketing & Student Recruitment department at the University of South Wales. Note: Web development will be handled internally, so this is not an opportunity for web build, but influence and assistance where necessary for CRO. USW operates globally and the scope of work will include: - To work as a strategy partner developing, implementing and evaluating market strategy to deliver on student recruitment KPIs - Increase awareness and consideration of USW - Drive enquiries and applications for USW courses - Improve the quality of our student intake and increase applications - Provide expert advice (based on data) to enhance activities ie, drive enquirers and applicants through the conversion funnel - Support with positively presenting the USW brand and values across all stakeholder groups ie, Alumni projects, International recruitment The contract will be managed by Marketing and Student Recruitment to ensure quality control, brand compliance and monitoring against KPIs. The HE operating environment is fiercely competitive, therefore working in partnership with the agency, USW will provide insights and data to support campaign planning and monitoring. Work will typically have two strands, 'central' and 'faculty' - the 'central' campaign work supports the 'faculty' activities, therefore marketing plans and activities should be integrated into one plan and both strands treated equally important by the agency. All staff recruitment and media, and public relations activities are outside the scope of this tender. Summary of requirements:- - Support with the creation of marketing plans to deliver on set KPIs - Digital marketing insight into the target audiences, digital media landscape, competitive environment including share of voice and competitor marketing spend - Creative conceptualisation, development and implementation to create standout digital campaigns, which appeal to the target audiences while reflecting the University's brand values - outputs to include website landing pages, PPC and SEO plans - A PPC strategy, tactical operational plans and implementation of activity that allows us to flex our spend and drive applications for the lowest cost per acquisition - Plan, buy and implement digital advertising to deliver on our objectives and maximise return on investment - Campaign optimisation, reporting and evaluation to ensure the University gains the highest return on investment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-092576
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=092576
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443482385

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB389666
    Integrated Marketing Campaigns - Digital - The University of South Wales (USW) wishes to work in partnership with a digital marketing agency to: i. Develop a digital strategy and respond to tactical briefs for the recruitment of undergraduate and postgraduate students ii. In addition, to positively present the brand across all stakeholder groups ie, prospective students/ enquirers, current students, alumni, businesses, research community etc. iii. To work cooperatively with any other appointed non-digital agency supporting the USW across branding and campaign activity

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