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title: "Provision of Advertising Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Provision of Advertising Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e5700fe-b5e6-4a3c-99c6-d1d27535ff73

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently completed a contracting process for the provision of advertising services, valued at £3,500,000 GBP. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically using a restricted procedure above threshold. The contract period commenced on 23rd September 2019 and will extend until 22nd September 2023. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79341000 for advertising services, was focused in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tendering phase for this contract concluded on 1st May 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, particularly those that cater to the higher education sector. Agencies that excel in media advice, planning, and execution, and can demonstrate a track record of enhancing brand visibility and attracting audiences effectively, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The nature of the services required indicates a demand for innovative approaches to recruitment and engagement, making this an advantageous sector for both established firms and SMEs looking to expand their client base within the educational landscape.

## Notice

Contract award for the provision of advertising services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd900bd7-5e71-4dac-9cf4-677267079f93 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VCCP GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2019 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd900bd7-5e71-4dac-9cf4-677267079f93
- 27 Mar 2019 at 10:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297e97e7-d148-4b30-be4a-00cc1e39d6b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd900bd7-5e71-4dac-9cf4-677267079f93
  17th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297e97e7-d148-4b30-be4a-00cc1e39d6b3
  27th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

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