--- title: "Media Services - 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2025-02-04" --- # Media Services - 2025 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-819692ab-bd8d-4daf-a3c7-f3cb63b99cb4.json) ## Summary The University of Hertfordshire has issued an open tender for strategic and operational media services under the title "Media Services - 2025," classified in the advertising campaign services and public relations services industry categories. The initial contract period is three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension in one-year increments based on performance. The final submission deadline is 7 March 2025 at 12:00. Tender submissions should be made through the University's e-tendering system. The contract's value is estimated between £6.8 million and £8.5 million, covering the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 1 May 2025 and concluding on 30 April 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media, advertising, and public relations services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with the suitability criteria emphasised by the University. The successful agency will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the University and its subsidiaries, providing a platform to showcase expertise and enhance their portfolio through a prestigious academic institution. Leveraging digital and traditional media strategies, the tender offers substantial business growth prospects for companies adept in comprehensive media management and campaign execution. ## Notice The University and its subsidiary companies are looking to recruit one agency for strategic and operational media services. It is intended that the contract will run for an initial period of three years with the option to extend by a further two years in one-year increments, subject to satisfactory performance. Full details of the business requirements can be found within the tender pack documents which will be available via In-Tend when prospective bidders express interest. Please return your tender in a timely manner such that it arrives no later than 7th of March 2025 at 12:00:00. Any submissions returned after this will not be considered. Additional information: Tender documentation is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire under the Current Tenders link where you can view the project details. If the tender is of further interest, express an interest in the project and register your organisation with our e-tendering system. Once your registration has been accepted, and you have received your login details by email, you can login to view and download the tender documentation in the My Tenders section of the website. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL10 9AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Hatfield South West | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79341000 - Advertising services - 79341400 - Advertising campaign services - 79416000 - Public relations services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2025 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 - 4 Feb 2025 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 - 4 Feb 2025 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 - 4 Feb 2025 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 - 4 Feb 2025 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 - 4 Feb 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46223337-8c2e-4e6d-92fd-7669d22abf33 4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.herts.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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