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title: "Media Buying Services for Student Recruitment"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY"
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# Media Buying Services for Student Recruitment

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc8013e1-a7df-4a0d-8ee1-85df47eb5767

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University has completed the procurement process titled "Media Buying Services for Student Recruitment," which falls under the advertising services industry category (CPV Code: 79341000). The contract, worth £6,000,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is set to start on 1 April 2025 and will run until 1 April 2029. The tender process began with an invitation under ESPO Framework Agreement 3A_24, Lot 4, specifically for student marketing. Key details, including the buy-in organisation's address at 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, and the primary contact, Dean Scaife, were pivotal in finalising the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in media buying and advertising services, especially those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a robust financial value and an extended contract duration, companies involved in creative marketing and advertising could gain substantial business growth and increased market presence. Nottingham Trent University’s established framework and targeted marketing focus make it an ideal scenario for businesses capable of delivering impactful student recruitment campaigns. The awarded supplier, SMRS Limited, based in Manchester, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

Direct award via ESPO Framework Agreement 3A_24 Advertising Solutions - Lot 4 Student Marketing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3840b335-eb34-486b-934d-035599b03eac |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3840b335-eb34-486b-934d-035599b03eac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3840b335-eb34-486b-934d-035599b03eac
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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