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title: "638 - The Provision of Marketing, Campaigns, and Media Buying Services"
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# 638 - The Provision of Marketing, Campaigns, and Media Buying Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80790612-35c8-4dae-ace8-fb59b4d9aaa1

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## Summary

The University of Gloucestershire is seeking a supplier for a 3-year marketing services contract starting from 20 September 2022. The contract involves media planning, buying & execution for recruitment campaigns, with a total value of £2,580,000. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Hybrid News Ltd on 9th September 2022. The tender deadline was 19th August 2022. The contract location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the buyer being the University of Gloucestershire.

This tender offers an opportunity for marketing and advertising businesses to secure a long-term contract with a public institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly welcomed, as the University of Gloucestershire has indicated a preference for such suppliers. Businesses with expertise in media planning and execution, especially in the education sector, would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) requires an experienced and reputable supplier to provide marketing, communication and brand services for a 3-year period starting on 20 September 2022 and finishing on 19 September 2025. The contract will be awarded based on Media planning, buying & execution for the three core recruitment campaigns across the year (Apply, Open Days & Clearing) - up to PS645,000 pa, including all media and management fees. One supplier will be appointed for the 3-year period. The University reserves the right to extend the contract agreement by 1 year at its sole discretion. Full details can be found in the online tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d016019-a102-40f5-ab1b-a6f82ce38e77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2022 - 19 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,580,000 |
| 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYBRID NEWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d016019-a102-40f5-ab1b-a6f82ce38e77
- 14 Jul 2022 at 19:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d34748-ab30-451b-b11d-80f023e58844

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d016019-a102-40f5-ab1b-a6f82ce38e77
  5th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d34748-ab30-451b-b11d-80f023e58844
  14th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/glos/aspx/ProjectManage/77
  Tender pack and information.

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