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title: "2837/LM Advertising services for Student Recruitment"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 2837/LM Advertising services for Student Recruitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1aaee6f-153c-4acc-96c1-aa07f2c9040c

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for advertising services specifically aimed at student recruitment. This procurement, classified under advertising and marketing services, took place in Yorkshire and the Humber, with a total contract value of £1.4 million, following a selective procurement process via a call-off from the ESPO 3A-20 framework agreement. The contract period extends from 14 June 2021 to 13 June 2023, although the tender period concluded on 13 June 2021. The contract has been successfully awarded to Crunch DMC Ltd, ensuring a substantial scope for marketing services within the educational sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marketing and advertising industry, particularly those that specialise in student engagement and recruitment strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their creativity and local market insights to provide tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of educational institutions like the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

The University required student marketing services. A direct award was made using framework agreement ESPO 3A-20 Advertising Solutions - Lot 4 Student Marketing. Option to extend the term by 2 x 1 year additional periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9e0eb1-1b05-47d5-b2dd-e352765a7c09 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRUNCH DMC LTD T/A CRUNCH DIGITAL MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 10:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9e0eb1-1b05-47d5-b2dd-e352765a7c09
- 25 Jun 2021 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9e0eb1-1b05-47d5-b2dd-e352765a7c09
- 25 Jun 2021 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9e0eb1-1b05-47d5-b2dd-e352765a7c09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9e0eb1-1b05-47d5-b2dd-e352765a7c09
  25th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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