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title: "LUV00940 - Provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying Services"
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# LUV00940 - Provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd33fddc-f0ca-4eb6-8610-7a008dd97f20

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is seeking services for the provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying, with a contract value of £2,900,000. This procurement follows an open procedure and has been awarded to SMRS Ltd. The contract commenced on 4 September 2020 and will run until 1 September 2024. The related services fall under the advertising and marketing sector, with delivery focusing on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 13 September 2020, following the close of the tender period on 2 September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising industries, particularly those experienced in student recruitment and media planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract appealing, as it is suited for their scale and capabilities. Companies that specialise in branding and digital marketing strategies could particularly benefit from this contract, enabling them to engage with educational institutions and broaden their client portfolio effectively.

## Notice

Provision of Student Recruitment, Research and Reputation Media Planning & Buying Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a40d1-e2fd-4040-a0c9-bc1569650afe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2020 - 1 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,900,000 |
| 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 LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMRS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2020 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a40d1-e2fd-4040-a0c9-bc1569650afe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/748a40d1-e2fd-4040-a0c9-bc1569650afe
  13th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=522495463
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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