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title: "007/2019E Student Recruitment - Media Buying Services"
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# 007/2019E Student Recruitment - Media Buying Services

Buyer: HE PORTAL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b899122-ad6d-4869-8992-75c2fa275d44

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## Summary

The University is currently conducting a tender for "007/2019E Student Recruitment - Media Buying Services," which aims to provide media buying services to support its student recruitment campaigns. This procurement falls under the "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" category. The closing date for submissions is 2nd April 2019, with a contract start date set for 10th June 2019, and an end date of 9th June 2020. This opportunity involves an open procurement method and has a total project value of £4,300,000, with a minimum value of £4,000,000, and is situated in Bristol, South West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for media agencies, particularly those specialising in advertising consultancy, marketing management, and innovative digital strategies. Businesses with expertise in media strategy, campaign optimisation, and cross-channel advertising are well-positioned to compete, especially those able to demonstrate a track record of delivering impactful media campaigns that enhance brand presence and achieve student recruitment targets. Companies that can offer flexible and transparent trading structures will be highly attractive to the University’s needs.

## Notice

The University is going out to tender for a provider of media buying services to support student recruitment campaign activity. Services include media strategy, domestic (and potentially international) media planning and buying including digital, bought media and out of home, campaign planning and optimisation, account management, reporting and other media deliverables. The media Agency will be required to deliver a robust media strategy for the next 4 years to deliver our student number targets, brand health and market growth objectives for the longer term. In Scope: -Media strategy, planning and buying - online and offline, including out of home. -Advertising campaign planning and management -Campaign optimisation -Account management -Reporting -Media partnerships and training -Copywriting and creative services as an option -UK and international markets The media Agency will be required to deliver a robust media strategy for the next 2 years, with the option to extend to a further period of two years subject to satisfactory contract performance and business needs of the University. The media strategy will deliver our student number targets, brand awareness and longer term market growth objectives. The Media Agency must have proven expertise in delivering a media strategy and associated media plans that are innovative and digitally focused, delivering compelling content across all channels to tell the story of the University, it's students, graduates, staff and partnerships. The Media Agency will be transparent on trading and commercial structures, efficient in financial management and reconciliation. Additional information: Please Express interest on the HE In-Tend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cdcd63-8a3c-49cf-85ee-5841ebecf16f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 9 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,300,000 |
| 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 | HE PORTAL |
| Locality | AVON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2019 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cdcd63-8a3c-49cf-85ee-5841ebecf16f
- 12 Mar 2019 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cdcd63-8a3c-49cf-85ee-5841ebecf16f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6cdcd63-8a3c-49cf-85ee-5841ebecf16f
  12th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uwe.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/he/aspx/Home

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