Award

Award of Mini Competition for Marketing Support Services for Student Recruitment Clearing Campaign (GCU)

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow Caledonian University has recently awarded a contract for marketing support services related to student recruitment. The tender, known as "Award of Mini Competition for Marketing Support Services for Student Recruitment Clearing Campaign (GCU)", aimed to find a marketing partner with expertise in the HE sector, domestic student recruitment, and UCAS processes. The contract, valued at £360,000 GBP, was signed on 12th May 2023. The procurement process was carried out through an open procedure within the services category.

This tender by Glasgow Caledonian University presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in marketing services within the education sector to compete and grow. Small and medium enterprises with a track record of successful promotional activities for universities may find this tender particularly suitable. The contract covers a specific location in Glasgow, UK, and businesses interested in providing innovative marketing campaigns targeted at student recruitment could benefit from exploring this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Award of Mini Competition for Marketing Support Services for Student Recruitment Clearing Campaign (GCU)

Notice Description

1.2 The University requires a marketing partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, innovative promotional campaign for the summer Clearing exercise through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the domestic student recruitment and marketing landscape, familiarity with UCAS processes, timeframes and regulations, and a proven track record of delivering successful promotional activity with/for University partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement was for a marketing partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, innovative promotional campaign for the summer Clearing exercise through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the domestic student recruitment and marketing landscape, familiarity with UCAS processes, timeframes and regulations, and a proven track record or delivering successful promotional activity with/for University partners. This was done via a mini competition under the SUPC National Educational Recruitment Advertising and Resourcing Services (NERARS 2023) Framework, Reference: PFB4051 SU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79342000 - Marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20232 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
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Craig Martin
Contact Email
procurement@gcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413313578

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0BA
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATION CUBED

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479221
    Award of Mini Competition for Marketing Support Services for Student Recruitment Clearing Campaign (GCU) - 1.2 The University requires a marketing partner who is equipped to provide a bespoke, innovative promotional campaign for the summer Clearing exercise through expertise in the HE sector, knowledge of the domestic student recruitment and marketing landscape, familiarity with UCAS processes, timeframes and regulations, and a proven track record of delivering successful promotional activity with/for University partners.

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