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UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for RGU

Robert Gordon University

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Tender

10 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Robert Gordon University is procuring UK and international student recruitment media planning and buying services. The work covers planning and purchasing media to support the University’s student recruitment activity in both domestic and overseas markets. It is a services contract for business and related professional services (CPV 79000000), delivered for the University in Aberdeen. The requirement is arranged as one lot and is intended for an agency or media specialist able to develop recruitment media plans, manage media buying and support campaigns aimed at prospective students. The buyer is Robert Gordon University, an education organisation. The contract also involves electronic ordering, electronic payment and electronic invoicing arrangements, with delivery managed through the University’s procurement process.

The procurement has reached tender: Robert Gordon University invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids were due by 14 October 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at the same time; evaluation was scheduled to begin then. The estimated value is £750,000. The contract period is 1,080 days, with an option to extend by agreement for two further one-year periods. Quality carries 75% of the evaluation and price 25%; variants are not allowed. Bids must remain valid for 120 days and be submitted in English. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and is expected to be re-tendered when the contract and any extensions expire, subject to budget and strategic direction.

This opportunity suits media planning and buying agencies with experience of student recruitment, higher education or comparable audience-led campaigns across UK and international markets. Bidders must provide named staff and their professional qualifications, complete the required supplier selection documentation and submit technical and commercial schedules, a form of tender, supply-chain code of conduct and cloud risk evaluation questionnaire. Suppliers should have the financial capacity to provide audited accounts, including profit and loss statements, for the last two financial years; a banker’s letter may support a new business unable to provide these accounts. Required or committed insurance includes £5 million employers’ liability, £1 million professional liability and £1 million product and public liability cover. Subcontractors require separate selection documentation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for RGU

Notice Description

Provision of UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for Robert Gordon University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK & International Student Recruitment Media Planning & Buying for Robert Gordon University.. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender and supporting document for all available information in relation to the tender.

Renewal: The University will retain the option to extend the contract by agreement for a further two one-year periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000842689
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564267
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Recurrence will be dependant on factors including budget and strategic direction and will be re-tendered in line with the expiration date of the contract as detailed within the notice per the intended contract duration and any extension options undertaken.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Robert Gordon University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 7FY
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Airyhall/Broomhill/Garthdee
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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