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title: "Media Buying Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63281329-ee79-456a-aa1c-003ffcd79494"
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buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
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# Media Buying Services

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63281329-ee79-456a-aa1c-003ffcd79494

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## Summary

Coventry University is currently seeking suppliers for its Media Buying Services through a selective tender process aimed at establishing three new supplier frameworks. The procurement, classified under business services including marketing, is valued at £6,000,000, with a minimum contract value of £3,500,000. The tender period closes on 21 March 2018, and the subsequent contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2018 and last until 31 July 2020. Interested parties can submit their proposals to Coventry University, located in Coventry, West Midlands, UK, with the relevant documents published on Contracts Finder.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for marketing agencies and media service providers to expand their business footprint, especially those experienced in strategic and tactical media buying. The tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative marketing solutions across the UK, EU, and other global markets, excluding China. Winning one of the always limited slots as suppliers will enable successful bidders to work closely with Coventry University's Marketing and External Affairs function, thus fostering long-term business relationships.

## Notice

Coventry University is tendering to establish three new Media Buying Services supplier Frameworks (one for the UK and EU, one for worldwide (excluding UK /EU and China) and one for China). The appointed bidders will be expected to work with the University's Marketing and External Affairs (M&EA) function and subsidiaries to provide proactive strategic and tactical media buying services to complement the University's core marketing activities. We are looking to appoint no more than 2 suppliers per Lot. Additional information: See attached OJEU notice Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2848cfd3-54d4-4cb3-b142-073d3f65168a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 08:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2848cfd3-54d4-4cb3-b142-073d3f65168a
- 1 Mar 2018 at 12:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2848cfd3-54d4-4cb3-b142-073d3f65168a
- 1 Mar 2018 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2848cfd3-54d4-4cb3-b142-073d3f65168a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2848cfd3-54d4-4cb3-b142-073d3f65168a
  13th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk

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