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title: "CER (Communications and External Relations) Advertising Tender"
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# CER (Communications and External Relations) Advertising Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20337dec-a7a5-4469-9f24-86a9d4ce6265

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## Summary

The University of Essex is seeking a partner for its Communications and External Relations Advertising Tender. This process, classified under the advertising services category (CPV code 79341000), will last for an initial period of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The tender is currently in the award stage, following a selective procurement method and a tender period that concluded on 7th January 2019. The value of the contract is set at £1,250,000, and the service is to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University’s campus in Colchester.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for advertising agencies, particularly those with experience in higher education marketing and a strong portfolio in delivering multi-channel campaigns. Agencies capable of aligning with the University’s brand identity and recruitment objectives will find this tender particularly suitable. With the contract currently awarded to Net Natives, other businesses in this field may still benefit from staying informed about future tenders or potential extensions that may arise from this contract.

## Notice

CER (Communications and External Relations) Advertising Tender The appointed agency will work closely with the marketing team at University of Essex to deliver activity which contributes to our recruitment objectives and is in-line with all other student recruitment activity. This work will need to be in-line with our brand identity and annual campaign guidelines. Our current advertising goes across various channels including digital, print and out-of-home. We are looking to procure this service for an initial 3 years, with a maximum 2 year extension (1+1). All documents are available via Proactis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc513689-eebb-4665-89b8-ef5786471c1d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2019 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NET NATIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 24 May 2019 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc513689-eebb-4665-89b8-ef5786471c1d
- 21 Nov 2018 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cdf2c5-5b02-4563-9083-3c2f1856d340

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc513689-eebb-4665-89b8-ef5786471c1d
  24th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cdf2c5-5b02-4563-9083-3c2f1856d340
  21st November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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