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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Media Planning and Buying"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Media Planning and Buying

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ce6d66c-4bbe-4a5a-b3fb-ae678a285ece

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## Summary

Teesside University is soliciting proposals for its media planning and buying contract to enhance its domestic and international outreach. This tender, identified as "GB-Middlesbrough: Media Planning and Buying," falls under the advertising management services category and is valued between £10,000,000 and £20,000,000. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 12th January 2026. The contract is based in the North East of the UK and is expected to commence on 26th April 2026, concluding on 25th April 2031.

This opportunity is particularly suited for media buying agencies, including small and medium enterprises, aiming for growth through strategic collaboration with an academic institution. The contract demands expertise in executing multi-channel, insight-driven campaigns, optimising media performance, and delivering value through negotiation. Businesses capable of providing robust market intelligence, competitor analysis, and responsive client service under tight deadlines will find this procurement process highly fit for their expansion objectives.

## Notice

We are seeking a media buying agency to partner with us in planning, booking, optimising and evaluating paid media campaigns that promote Teesside University to key home and international audiences. The appointed agency will work closely with Student Recruitment, Marketing & Communications (SRMC) to deliver effective, insight-led campaigns across all channels; support the promotion of our courses, online provision, business services and research strengths; and drive meaningful engagement through content and channel innovation. We expect strong use of market intelligence, rigorous optimisation and reporting, and excellent value-for-money through effective negotiation. The agency will also provide sector insight, competitor analysis, and responsive support to meet tight deadlines. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ef7014-3de8-4791-8efc-75a83bbde8a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ef7014-3de8-4791-8efc-75a83bbde8a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39ef7014-3de8-4791-8efc-75a83bbde8a0
  17th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Media-Planning-and-Buying/3W78V5WF9B
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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