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title: "Media Advertising Lot 2"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# Media Advertising Lot 2

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f541c5f-2c95-4a8b-ab10-56d3385cd1db

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## Summary

On 12th December 2025, Coventry University, located in Coventry, England, completed the award process for the procurement titled "Media Advertising Lot 2". This contract falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category and involves media advertising and associated services. The procurement was undertaken through a restricted procedure, a selective method suitable for contracts above certain thresholds. Contract activities are scheduled from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. SMRS Group Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Manchester, has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £45,850.54.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses specialising in media advertising and associated services, although it does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs. Large enterprises with capabilities in comprehensive media advertising and marketing services are likely to benefit and thrive through partnership or project involvement. The presence of Coventry University as a buying organisation adds significance, offering potential for networking and brand enhancement when engaged in delivering high-quality advertising solutions. Business growth can be facilitated through strategic partnerships within the higher education sector, leveraging expertise to meet Coventry University's specific advertising needs.

## Notice

Media Advertising and Associated Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028f1bd-f6f9-41c4-a7ea-33d1e61c9f7a |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,850 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMRS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2025 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028f1bd-f6f9-41c4-a7ea-33d1e61c9f7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028f1bd-f6f9-41c4-a7ea-33d1e61c9f7a
  12th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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