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

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4922f37e-bad7-4e89-92eb-73c9b7693a63

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking a media buying agency to manage its advertising campaigns, covering both digital and offline marketing efforts. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the 'Tender' stage. The tender, identified as SP/E/17/860, has a submission deadline of 28th June 2017, with a value estimated between £2,000,000 and £2,600,000. This contract is significant as it may also be utilised for ERDF-funded projects, with the service being located in Lancaster, North West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the advertising and marketing industry, particularly those with expertise in advertising management services. Companies with a proven track record in campaign execution and those experienced in managing both online and offline advertising will find this procurement appealing. The selective procurement method suggests a competitive and quality-focused bidding process, making it crucial for businesses to present compelling proposals to secure this contract.

## 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. Additional information: All procurement documentation can be accessed via the In-Tend e-procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Bidders must express an interest to view the documentation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description This contract may be used for ERDF-funded projects. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189ba471-a808-4f65-b3f6-b9d84e810301 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## 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

- 31 May 2017 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189ba471-a808-4f65-b3f6-b9d84e810301

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189ba471-a808-4f65-b3f6-b9d84e810301
  31st May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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