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title: "T1087 CER Advertising and Marketing"
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# T1087 CER Advertising and Marketing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7199d5e9-5e31-4385-a38b-9f8ed84c6d72

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## Summary

The University of Essex has completed the tender process titled "T1087 CER Advertising and Marketing" in the procurement of advertising services, specifically focused on student recruitment. The contract, published on 9 September 2024, seeks a provider to collaborate with the university's Marketing and Student Recruitment office to execute campaigns aimed at attracting both UK and international undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research students. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure, with the contract period commencing on 3 March 2025 and ending on 2 March 2028. The total contract value is approximately GBP 10,000,001, and the selected supplier is SMRS Ltd, based in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising services, particularly those with experience in education sector marketing. Companies looking to expand their portfolio into higher education marketing campaigns may find this contract particularly attractive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this contract, highlighting a favorable environment for smaller companies to compete and contribute innovative solutions that could enhance the university's marketing effectiveness both domestically and internationally.

## Notice

The University of Essex runs numerous advertising campaigns each year to attract students to study with us. These are run through the Marketing and Student Recruitment office who are responsible for the University's student recruitment marketing. Focus of this marketing is across UK and international priority markets, for attracting undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students. We are seeking a sole provider to run these campaigns and work collaboratively with the department to maximise the benefits from them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9f9c84-571d-4753-a578-55a4bca92807 |
| Notice type | Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| 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
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 10:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9f9c84-571d-4753-a578-55a4bca92807
- 14 Apr 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9f9c84-571d-4753-a578-55a4bca92807
- 9 Sep 2024 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb74d237-faed-46cc-bfb1-4f58ad24c167

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef9f9c84-571d-4753-a578-55a4bca92807
  14th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb74d237-faed-46cc-bfb1-4f58ad24c167
  9th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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