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title: "T1170 - Advertising and Marketing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# T1170 - Advertising and Marketing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad39eaa0-24cc-4bd9-9a7c-96db6503d780

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## Summary

The University of Essex has completed the procurement process for the "T1170 - Advertising and Marketing" contract, aimed at running advertising campaigns focused on student recruitment. This initiative falls under the advertising and marketing services industry category (CPV 79340000), reflecting a significant contract with a value just over £10 million GBP. The procurement, conducted through a restricted procedure, covers not only the UK but numerous international regions including Europe, British Overseas Territories, and various other global locations, signifying a broad scope and ambitious reach. The process culminated in an award on 2nd June 2026 to Hybrid News Limited, with the contract set to commence on 1st September 2026 and extend until the end of August 2033, providing an extensive seven-year engagement period.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the advertising and marketing sector, particularly those with a focus on educational institution campaigns and international marketing strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged, given the contract’s suitability criteria. The tender provides a platform for companies to expand their portfolios globally while engaging in strategic partnerships with renowned institutions like the University of Essex. Businesses with expertise in aligning marketing efforts with branding guidelines and recruitment campaigns will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and sectoral influence.

## 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 and postgraduate taught students. The appointed agency will work closely with the marketing team at the University of Essex to deliver activity which contributes to our recruitment growth objectives and is in-line with all other student recruitment activity. This work will need to be in-line with our brand identity and annual recruitment campaign guidelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b901d61e-b960-478f-bd77-036e9b2549cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HYBRID NEWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b901d61e-b960-478f-bd77-036e9b2549cb
- 8 Dec 2025 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed9413-50e1-4329-aa24-2ac2f412ae27
- 7 Nov 2025 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed9413-50e1-4329-aa24-2ac2f412ae27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b901d61e-b960-478f-bd77-036e9b2549cb
  2nd June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0ed9413-50e1-4329-aa24-2ac2f412ae27
  8th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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