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title: "Advertising & Media Consultation and Buying Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK"
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# Advertising & Media Consultation and Buying Services - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07bbbc85-fd53-493b-b3c5-20a36aa38435

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is currently in the award stage of a public procurement process for "Advertising & Media Consultation and Buying Services." This tender falls within the advertising services industry category and is set to take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, which has a total value of £4,000,000, is aimed at appointing up to three agencies to enhance the University's corporate branding and media presence. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1 February 2020 and run until 31 January 2022. Interested suppliers were required to express their interest by 15 November 2019 through the University’s In-Tend supplier portal.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and media management to expand their client base by collaborating with a prominent educational institution. Agencies proficient in advertising consultancy, campaign management, and overall media buying, particularly those adept at aligning with corporate branding and values, would be well-positioned to compete. The University’s focus on comprehensive advertising strategies opens avenues for both established large firms and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in this competitive tendering process.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint up to three agencies to provide comprehensive advertising and media buying services (excluding staff recruitment) that reflect the University's corporate branding, vision and values and elevates the University's position in the UK and global HE sectors. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec4991b-6ce7-48c9-b8c7-9e441196811d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 8UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ADGEN; MCCANN; SMRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2020 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec4991b-6ce7-48c9-b8c7-9e441196811d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec4991b-6ce7-48c9-b8c7-9e441196811d
  3rd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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