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title: "GB-Ipswich: UOS-S00919 Student Marketing Services"
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# GB-Ipswich: UOS-S00919 Student Marketing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d305dca5-5286-4667-a244-a28cb7869c08

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## Summary

The University of Suffolk has completed the procurement process for their student marketing services under the title "GB-Ipswich: UOS-S00919 Student Marketing Services." The contracting authority, located at the Waterfront Building in Ipswich, engaged in a tender process under the Education Recruitment, Advertising and Resourcing Services framework to award this contract. This contract, valued at £2,500,000, falls within the advertising campaign services category, classified under CPV code 79341400. The procurement process reached the award stage on 28th August 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2025 and concluding on 31st August 2030, covering the East of England region. The procurement method details were not specified, and the contract allows for a potential extension of two additional years.

This awarded contract represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for enterprises involved in the advertising and marketing sectors. The contract has been awarded to SMRS Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Manchester, indicating encouragement for participation from SMEs. While the suitability criteria were specified as not being open to SMEs in this instance, the framework offers broader opportunities for ventures focusing on education sector marketing and advertising, particularly those that can deliver innovative and effective communication strategies in student recruitment, engaging potential students across the educational landscape.

## Notice

Following a mini-competition, this contract is an award against the SUPC Framework: Education Recruitment, Advertising and Resourcing Services (National), "NERARS". The contract covers University of Suffolk student advertising services requirements for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6550c-6e2b-444a-b4f5-f25809140117 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 SUFFOLK |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP4 1QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Alexandra |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| 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

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6550c-6e2b-444a-b4f5-f25809140117

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a6550c-6e2b-444a-b4f5-f25809140117
  9th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=978700531
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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