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title: "Provision of Agency & Media Services - Mini-Competition ESPO Framework 3A_20 Lot 4 - Advertising Solutions - AWARD"
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# Provision of Agency & Media Services - Mini-Competition ESPO Framework 3A_20 Lot 4 - Advertising Solutions - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-591af74e-738e-4278-b346-a24885f12623

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire has completed a public procurement process for the provision of Agency and Media services, specifically through a mini-competition under the ESPO Framework 3A_20 Lot 4 for Advertising Solutions. This tender falls under the advertising services category (CPV: 79341000) and includes advertising campaign and consultancy services. The procurement used a restrictive procedure, signifying a selective method for tendering. The contract was awarded to SMRS Ltd, commencing on 3rd June 2024 and ending on 31st May 2027, with the contract valued at £900,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 1st June 2024, and the contract location is in the East of England, specifically Luton (LU1 3JU).

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising and media sector, offering a significant contract with a prestigious academic institution. Companies proficient in delivering comprehensive advertising solutions would benefit from this opportunity, particularly those capable of providing innovative campaign and consultancy services. Businesses that can cater to large-scale public sector requirements and demonstrate a track record of delivering high-quality media services will likely find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, being positioned within the educational sector provides potential for further collaboration and growth through long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Provision of Agency and Media services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b06e0ba-70ae-4558-aae9-ba1cc6c5c8f6 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTO |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b06e0ba-70ae-4558-aae9-ba1cc6c5c8f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b06e0ba-70ae-4558-aae9-ba1cc6c5c8f6
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.beds.ac.uk/

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