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title: "Media Buying Agency Services - AWARD"
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# Media Buying Agency Services - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-210be775-f83d-4749-9063-2e107025112a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to Lancaster University, which is seeking a qualified media buying agency to manage advertising campaigns for various departments, including Marketing, Communications, and Human Resources. The tender title is "Media Buying Agency Services - AWARD", with a procurement method classified as selective, following a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £2.6 million, is scheduled to run from 20 September 2017 to 19 September 2020, while the initial tender period concluded on 28 June 2017. The project is also linked to ERDF funded initiatives and is classified under the industry category of Advertising management services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those with expertise in digital and traditional media campaigns. Companies that excel in managing comprehensive advertising strategies and those capable of collaborating with educational institutions or public entities will be well-suited to compete. This contract not only allows for substantial financial gains but also enhances the winning agency's portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Authority is inviting tenderers to participate in this procurement process with the aim of appointing an experienced media buying agency to manage all advertising campaigns, including digital and offline advertising for the central Marketing and Communications Department, all Faculties and other Professional Services Teams, including Human Resources and Commercial Services. All procurement documentation can be accessed by registering on the In-Tend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home This contract shall also be used for ERDF funded projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f45832b-eac4-46ea-afd9-52386e8f16cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2017 - 19 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAVAS PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f45832b-eac4-46ea-afd9-52386e8f16cc
- 27 Oct 2017 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f45832b-eac4-46ea-afd9-52386e8f16cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f45832b-eac4-46ea-afd9-52386e8f16cc
  6th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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