Tender

Provision of Media Buying Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Tender

12 Mar 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, has initiated a tender titled "Provision of Media Buying Services" for services valued at £400,000. The procurement process is currently at the open tender stage, with submissions due by 15 April 2020. This tender aims to engage a media buying partner to develop targeted media campaigns, primarily for the university's Strathclyde Business School. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically via the provided platform.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in media buying, digital advertising, and public relations, particularly those with experience in managing campaigns for educational institutions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record and influence in international markets, especially aimed at attracting students from regions such as China, are particularly encouraged to compete. The potential for contract renewal and additional service requests offers further avenues for long-term collaboration and growth within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Media Buying Services

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is now Scotland's third largest university, and one of the largest in the UK, with a world-wide reputation for its teaching and research. The University comprises four faculties -HASS, Science, Engineering and Business School- and has a total student population of around 20,000. The University of Strathclyde wishes to appoint a media buying partner to deliver a targeted, effective and customer-responsive media campaigns. Primarily, however for the triple accredited Strathclyde Business School. The range of services across the University have in the past included: press campaigns; press supplements; online profiles; digital advertising platforms; google advertising and associated advertising options for social media.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Strathclyde Business School (SBS) wishes to appoint a media buying partner to deliver a targeted, effective and customer-responsive media buying services for a range of courses including MBA, Postgraduate and Undergraduate degrees. Such services include, but are not limited to press campaigns; press supplements; online profiles; digital advertising platforms; search engine advertising and associated advertising options for social media. SBS aim to appoint a media buying partner who has influence in international markets to attract students from China and other international countries.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer either intended as partial replacement of the supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations. The Contracting Authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.

Renewal: The University has reserved the right to extend this contract for 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617818
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383674
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Jemma Wylie
Contact Email
jemma.wylie@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482270

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383674
    Provision of Media Buying Services - The University of Strathclyde is now Scotland's third largest university, and one of the largest in the UK, with a world-wide reputation for its teaching and research. The University comprises four faculties -HASS, Science, Engineering and Business School- and has a total student population of around 20,000. The University of Strathclyde wishes to appoint a media buying partner to deliver a targeted, effective and customer-responsive media campaigns. Primarily, however for the triple accredited Strathclyde Business School. The range of services across the University have in the past included: press campaigns; press supplements; online profiles; digital advertising platforms; google advertising and associated advertising options for social media.

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