Award

The Provision of Digital Marketing Services for City of Glasgow College

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2019 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

26 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Tender

06 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Glasgow College has completed its procurement process for the provision of Digital Marketing Services. This contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded to "Anything is Possible" following a restricted tender procedure. The procurement focused on a range of digital marketing activities, including PPC/Google AdWords campaigns, social media marketing, and analytics. The contract, which is actively in place since it was signed on 13 February 2019, specifies Glasgow as the delivery location and aligns with the education sector, as classified under the COFOG scheme. Interested parties should note that the procurement stage is now at the Award phase.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for digital marketing agencies, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in the specified services. Agencies experienced in managing comprehensive digital campaigns, particularly those with a demonstrated capacity in areas like SEO, display advertising, and analytics, would be well-suited to consider similar future contracts with the City of Glasgow College. The tender process also highlights a commitment to quality service delivery, emphasising criteria that assess the supplier's experience and innovative approaches in the marketing field.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Digital Marketing Services for City of Glasgow College

Notice Description

City of Glasgow College wish to appoint an agency who will work with the Marketing Department to plan, purchase, manage and evaluate digital marketing campaigns. Digital expertise sought by the College: - PPC/Google AdWords Campaigns - Social Media Marketing - Re-marketing - SEO/SEM - Display Advertising Campaigns - Analytics

Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this tender is to appoint a single Contractor who will work with the Marketing Department to plan, purchase, manage and evaluate digital marketing campaigns. Digital expertise sought by the College: - PPC/Google AdWords Campaigns - Social Media Marketing - Re-marketing - SEO/SEM - Display Advertising Campaigns - Analytics

Renewal: The initial duration of the contract will be 2 years. The College reserves the right to extend the contract for 2 further periods of 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000544898
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.bovaird@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk, deborah.fagan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk, ydalgarno@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413755167

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0RF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321497
    The Provision of Digital Marketing Services for City of Glasgow College - City of Glasgow College wish to appoint an agency who will work with the Marketing Department to plan, purchase, manage and evaluate digital marketing campaigns. Digital expertise sought by the College: - PPC/Google AdWords Campaigns - Social Media Marketing - Re-marketing - SEO/SEM - Display Advertising Campaigns - Analytics
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346198
    The Provision of Digital Marketing Services for City of Glasgow College - City of Glasgow College wish to appoint an agency who will work with the Marketing Department to plan, purchase, manage and evaluate digital marketing campaigns. Digital expertise sought by the College: - PPC/Google AdWords Campaigns - Social Media Marketing - Re-marketing - SEO/SEM - Display Advertising Campaigns - Analytics

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