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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: Media Buying Services"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: Media Buying Services

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce7f19c6-6819-4ff6-a970-0895e3f793e8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Teesside University seeking media buying services to enhance its student recruitment and marketing efforts. This open procedure tender, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: Media Buying Services," falls within the advertising management services industry category (CPV code: 79341200), and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 20th November 2020 and is set to close for submissions on 11th January 2021. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £5,000,000 to £10,000,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 24th April 2021 and last until 23rd April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow their business in the field of media and advertising. Companies experienced in advertising management and media buying that can effectively collaborate with an academic institution to enhance its visibility and attract prospective students will find this contract particularly relevant. Those with innovative approaches to marketing within the education sector may find themselves well-positioned to win this contract and contribute to the University’s goals of enhancing its reputation both nationally and internationally.

## Notice

Student Recruitment and Marketing (SRM) at Teesside comprises student recruitment, marketing, UK and international admissions and compliance, web development, brand and design. Our main aim is to improve awareness and reputation of the University both nationally and internationally in order to attract potential students using. We achieve this using engaging content and the latest media channels and technologies to promote Teesside's strengths, achievements and successes. The media buying contract in relation to advertising will work with the SRM marketing team to buy media for the central University marketing function, in conjunction with academic Schools and University departments such as Department for International Development and Department for Academic Enterprise. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5dc086-7751-4e24-8d4f-4af7fb3d4030 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2021 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5dc086-7751-4e24-8d4f-4af7fb3d4030

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5dc086-7751-4e24-8d4f-4af7fb3d4030
  20th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Media-Buying-Services/U3QJVHJS2Z
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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