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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Market Research for Portfolio Development"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Market Research for Portfolio Development

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ca1e3e0-b157-421c-affe-642be1e03355

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## Summary

Teesside University is conducting a public procurement process titled "Market Research for Portfolio Development," aimed at improving student recruitment in the North East region. This initiative falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category with a focus on market research and consultancy. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 17th June 2022. The anticipated contract value is between £100,000 and £500,000, with the contract expected to commence on 31st July 2022 and extend until 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the marketing and research sectors. Companies with expertise in evidence-based student recruitment strategies, market analysis, and innovative delivery methods (such as online or hybrid solutions) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their ability to contribute effectively to Teesside University's goals of increasing student numbers and programme diversity.

## Notice

With the increasing challenge of recruiting full time undergraduate students within the North East region, Teesside University are looking for an evidence-based approach to growing student numbers and increase the provision in the following areas: Postgraduate (full and part-time), CPD, degree apprenticeships across modes of delivery which best suit the audience (e.g., online, hybrid, face-to-face). 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/76697fcb-fbe8-472b-97a4-510da8bf0a47 |
| 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 | 20 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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

- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2022 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76697fcb-fbe8-472b-97a4-510da8bf0a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76697fcb-fbe8-472b-97a4-510da8bf0a47
  20th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=691998544
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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