Award

Media buying agency for on and off line advertising space

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Tender

26 Apr 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a media buying agency for on and offline advertising space, with the tender titled "Media buying agency for on and off line advertising space." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the higher education sector. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 27th June 2019, with a total contract value of £3,000,000 GBP. The agency will be primarily engaged to provide strategic advice aimed at driving local and international applications for various educational programmes. The delivery location is the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in media buying and advertising services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to deliver integrated marketing strategies. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for brand awareness and student recruitment advertising would be well-suited to compete. Given the procurement method is an open procedure, a range of qualified firms are encouraged to participate to enhance their portfolios and secure contracts with a prestigious institution.

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Notice Title

Media buying agency for on and off line advertising space

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh requires a media buying agency for strategic advice and recommendations, and procurement of on and off line advertising space. The overarching objectives of our media activity are to drive local and international applications for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes, build awareness and recognition, and support our commercial operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supplier will be engaged to provide advice at the request, and under the direction of, nominated UOE representatives relating primarily to student recruitment advertising, generic brand raising advertising and advertising in support of the university's commercial activities. Strategic media advice may be given as necessary on these specific areas: products, brands and brand portfolios: in terms of brand image, targeting, media usage and phasing. category and category segments: identifying and analysing media usage by the competition, detecting niches and opportunities. targets: translating marketing targets into communication and media targets, quantification and definition of targets, target group attitude towards media and product purchase, control of side-effects (on a brand and product basis). effectiveness: contribution of the communication plan to the effectiveness of the marketing mix, links between the media plan and the overall communication effectiveness. Analysing and selecting communication vehicles: tactical media planning and optimisation Quantifying and prioritising objectives: reach and frequency distribution levels, optimum contacts, required environment, qualitative aspects, special positions. Determining estimated net costs of contacts. Developing plans (with alternatives) and producing a justified recommendation. Optimising final plan according to constraints and opportunities within each medium. Leveraging the purchasing power of the advertiser: negotiating and buying Analysing terms and conditions of each media vehicle. Ranking vehicles according to net cost and costing of each plan. Negotiation strategy for each vehicle. Proof of insertion and invoicing. Administrative and financial follow-up: permitting the advertiser to monitor media purchases and budget status with simple direct access (extranets, EDI, etc.). Presenting a detailed post-analysis Media post-analysis: actual versus objectives (either versus competitive or rate card), qualitative and quantitative, explanation of discrepancies. Buying post-analysis: negotiations and other economic benefits obtained, proof of insertion, check versus orders, compensations and make-goods. Efficiency post-analysis: role of media in the marketing mix, analysis of effects related to causes. Advanced Media strategy/planning: definition of targets and objectives: from marketing, sales and communication objectives, with media surveys and consumer databases, investment analysis: evaluation of previous investments, optimum budget recommended media mix: media selection, phasing over time, weight of secondary communication channels (DM, partnerships, barter, etc.), multi-brand and/or multi-national co-ordination. Training and sharing information: Designing and circulating regular media information (paper and/or electronic). Initiating and investing in proprietary ad-hoc research. Permanent monitoring of developments in the media world (nationally and internationally).. The University reserves the right to procure, implement and manage its own social media and google search campaigns if achieving best value up to a limit of 1,500 GBP.

Options: Any media platforms and developing areas as identified through agreement.

Renewal: 12 month option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000581503
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360960
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

79341000 - Advertising services

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20196 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.whittaker@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRITMEDIA SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352638
    Media buying agency for on and off line advertising space - The University of Edinburgh requires a media buying agency for strategic advice and recommendations, and procurement of on and off line advertising space. The overarching objectives of our media activity are to drive local and international applications for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes, build awareness and recognition, and support our commercial operations.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360960
    Media buying agency for on and off line advertising space - The University of Edinburgh requires a media buying agency for strategic advice and recommendations, and procurement of on and off line advertising space. The overarching objectives of our media activity are to drive local and international applications for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes, build awareness and recognition, and support our commercial operations.

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