---
title: "2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER"
published: "2021-10-27"
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# 2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1b6

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed the procurement process for its "2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns", classified under marketing services. The tender was executed using the open procedure, in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract, with a total estimated value of £3 million, spans two years, commencing from October 2021, and includes options for two one-year extensions. The campaign will primarily target UK-based students, focusing on digital media planning and execution.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for marketing agencies and firms specialising in recruitment and advertising services, particularly those experienced in digital media. Agencies will be well-positioned to leverage their expertise to effectively attract students for the University of Chester. Competitors should ideally be SMEs that can provide innovative strategies for student engagement and have a solid track record in campaign management, particularly within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University of Chester sought tenders through the UK Open procedure under The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the 2022 and 2023 Student Recruitment Campaigns. This is for a two year contract with the option to extend for a further 24-months on a year by year basisThe successful agency will also act as our media planner and buyer for digital advertising space offered by UCAS Media, IDP Connect and The Student Room, as well as any other media platforms recommended to us. Please note the estimated total value includes the optional extension periods.The successful agency will also be required to implement a targeted Clearing campaign to attract new prospects and help us to hold on to and convert our Firm and Insurance choice applicants. Further details were available in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is not divided into lots

Renewal: There are optional extensions as described above, the 48 month contract period includes the potential optional extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026942-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NET NATIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026942-2021
- 6 Aug 2021 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019015-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester

## Provenance

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