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title: "Media Buying Agency Services"
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# Media Buying Agency Services

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ff8cb0-9941-4594-bfee-d1678968e726

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## Summary

Lancaster University is currently inviting tenders for "Media Buying Agency Services" within the advertising sector, specifically focusing on advertising management and marketing services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th June 2017. The selected agency will handle all advertising campaigns across various departments, including the Marketing and Communications Department, as well as the Human Resources and Commercial Services teams. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2.6 million, and it will span a period from 20th September 2017 to 19th September 2020.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and media management to expand their operations. Companies that excel in both digital and offline advertising strategies, and possess experience in managing large-scale campaigns, will be particularly well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, agencies that can adapt services for projects funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) could see additional long-term growth through this procurement process.

## Notice

The Authority is inviting tenderers to participate in this procurement process with the aim of appointing an experienced media buying agency to manage all advertising campaigns, including digital and offline advertising for the central Marketing and Communications Department, all Faculties and other Professional Services Teams, including Human Resources and Commercial Services. All procurement documentation can be accessed by registering on the In-Tend Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home This contract shall also be used for ERDF funded projects. Additional information: All procurement documentation can be accessed via the In-Tend e-procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Bidders must express an interest to view the documentation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description This contract may be used for ERDF-funded projects. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1b8d54-9602-4eff-ab8d-97ec1dd05f86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2017 - 19 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 30 May 2017 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1b8d54-9602-4eff-ab8d-97ec1dd05f86
- 30 May 2017 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1b8d54-9602-4eff-ab8d-97ec1dd05f86
- 30 May 2017 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1b8d54-9602-4eff-ab8d-97ec1dd05f86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f1b8d54-9602-4eff-ab8d-97ec1dd05f86
  30th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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